The poorest of men are the most useful to those seeking power.

Harmony makes small things grow; lack of it makes great things decay.

Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.

Small communities grow great through harmony, great ones fall to pieces through discord.

The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes.

They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.

Everything rises but to fall, and increases but to decay.

Greedy for the property of others, extravagant with his own

All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity.

In my opinion it is less shameful for a king to be overcome by force of arms than by bribery.

Do as much as possible, and talk of yourself as little as possible

Confidence sometimes requires purposeful preparation and practice.

I mean, shit, what Latino family doesn't think it's cursed?

Perhaps wherever you go first is what you judge everything else by.

Are there any swamps in Oklahoma? Yes, there is. It's called Tulsa.

There is a time to be still in the pose.

I think temperament is my single greatest asset.

Good resolutions are a pleasant crop to sow.

Inspiration is cross-pollinating.

For after my marriage I had made various attempts to write fiction. They were clearly failures.