When the strong box contains no more both friends and flatterers shun the door.

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.

If you want to see what children can do, you must stop giving them things.

The most important moments in life happen without an appointment.

Don't accept that you are in crisis just because everyone says you are.

Of course we have free will because we have no choice but to have it.

The soul never grows old.

I don't think teachers read the textbooks. And I don't think adoption committees read the textbooks before they adopt them. I think they look at them.

Fashion is what you feel comfortable in and being a little adventurous with it.

Why do people have to love people anyway?

I'd say that it's important for music to be there that gives you a challenge, that rearranges things in your head.

Many of us feel we walk alone without a friend Never communicating with the one who lives within.