Wisdom consists in being able to distinguish among dangers and make a choice of the least harmful.

The lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox cannot defend himself from wolves. One must therefore be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves.

Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.

I desire to go to Hell and not to Heaven. In the former I shall enjoy the company of popes, kings and princes, while in the latter are only beggars, monks and apostles

Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage.

A government which does not trust its citizens to be armed is not itself to be trusted.

Men are so stupid and concerned with their present needs, they will always let themselves be deceived.

It is just as difficult and dangerous to try to free a people that wants to remain servile as it is to enslave a people that wants to remain free.

Any man who tries to be good all the time is bound to come to ruin among the great number who are not good.

A sign of intelligence is an awareness of one's own ignorance.

Power is the pivot on which everything hinges. He who has the power is always right; the weaker is always wrong.

The first step may be the hardest, but once you take action you create motion, which in turn builds momentum.

Maximizing time is making sure that every second is accounted for

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

The very best financial presentation is one that's well thought out and anticipates any questions... answering them in advance.

This is about safety. This has nothing to do with religion.

I do love exercise. I do love yoga, which keeps my body nice and healthy.

I have been lucky in that I've been alive at times when the things that I wanted to do were capable of being done.

I love my family in Baltimore. But on their side of the family, I love their cousin Charles Thompson, because he's from New York like me.

One can never go back. One always has to move forward.

One of the first production deals I signed, the guy wanted my name to be Minaj and I fought him tooth and nail. But he convinced me. I've always hated it.