...To the Dolphin alone, beyond all other, nature has granted what the best philosophers seek: friendship for no advantage

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.

Marry, don't marry, ' Auntie Aya says as we unfold layers of dough to make an apple str

Count your blessings with gratitude no matter how small or big they are, and stop letting your lacks blindfold you from noticing how blessed that you are.

It’s hard to have done all one’s growing up since 33 — but that’s a damn sight better than not growing up at all.

I wanted to let my conscience go, and see how deep I fall.I wanted to let the devil take over, and see if I survive.I love you, Mriga. And for you, I will die.Tonight.

The truth is that men are tired of liberty.

Make peace with your past - so it won't spoil the present!

I went to see that movie 'From Hell,' or as Osama bin Laden calls it - 'Roots.'

Not everybody likes or understands a drum solo, so I like to bring in effects and sounds to keep their interest.

I should wish to die if a man who is impure should parade his purity in front of me.

Work is not an end in itself; there must always be time enough for love.