The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.

Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.

The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.

Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.

A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.

Adversity makes men remember God.

There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.

Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.

The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.

There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.

Great contests generally excite great animosities.

To leaders, one trusted friend is better than ten well known betrayers

Calm for too long begs the question of whether we're in an all-out pursuit of life, or we're all-out of the pursuit of life.

Half-liberty comes with wisdom, full liberty with death.

Go in peace, James Carstairs.

From experience we know that whenever we are truly awake and alive, we are also truly grateful.

For there is never any way to go but in.

Do you have a sleeping bag?” I stared at him. “No. I lost it in the great salt-dip of ’06.

Some people are mistaken, they think birds need feed to survive, but they don't. The main reason to feed birds is to enjoy them.

If we do not provide education for every single American, we are consigning those without an education to second-class status.

I know you can be fined for throwing a club, but I want to know if you can get fined for throwing a caddie?