When Demosthenes was asked what were the three most important aspects of oratory, he answered, 'Action, Action, Action.'

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.

She wasn't the type. Her idea of exercise was lifting a fork.

I can tell you now that if you break things off with Alana, I’m gonna want to high five you in the face with a hammer before we reach New York.

The poor and the busy have no leisure for sentimental sorrow.

You may not be able to read a doctor's handwriting and prescription, but you'll notice his bills are neatly typewritten.

Art is as heavy as sorrow, as light as a breeze, as bright as an idea, as pretty as a picture, as funny as money, and as fugitive as fraud!

Once the information is in the 40 to 70 range, go with your gut.

Come on, somebody be brave.

the smallest part is worthy of the whole.

I don't feel I have to write deep and meaningful songs; they can be light and meaningless. It has to do with the place I am in my life, a really good place.

Cholesterol is a substance in the blood that causes you to eat salads.