When a man's struggle begins within oneself, the man is worth something.

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 takes heart to battle great challenges, great faith to be victorious over them.

My ancestors arrived on the Wayflower

We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.

What really interests me is whether God had any choice in the creation of the World.

I miss THE WALLFLOWERS. Great band. Wrote my first Fan letter to them. No response.

When somebody you've known for 20 years, and with whom you have a full context, winks at you or whatever, it can be huge. I think in a sense what you're trying to re-create in fiction is that.

I cannot believe in God when there is no scientific evidence for the existence of a supreme being and creator.

I think people really don't like cops so much; they're kind of rude to them or treat them like they can't see them.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel... hopefully its not a freight train!

If your broker or investment advisor is not familiar with the concept of standard deviation of returns, get a new one.