To make no mistake is not in the power of man but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.

The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.

An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.

When Demosthenes was asked what was the first part of Oratory, he answered, "Action," and which was the second, he replied, "action," and which was the third, he still answered "Action.

Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.

The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits.

Barba non facit philosophum

To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.

Time is the wisest of all counselors.

No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.

It is one thing to believe in God

Pretending is the fastest way to believing, and believing is the fastest way to receiving.

Plus je vois le homes, plus j’admire les chiens” (The more I see of men, the more I admire dogs).

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.

I don't take no dive for nobody. Whaddya think I am, a tanker!

Soccer, metaphor for war, at times turns into real war.

Glance is the enemy of vision.

I believe it's a fact of life that what we have is less important than what we make out of what we have.

There are growing concerns that oil companies are making too much in profits at the expense of consumers.

Don't die before your dead! Don't let anything stand in your way of God's appointed purpose for your life.