Wisdom is considered a sign of weakness by the powerful because a wise man can lead without power but only a powerful man can lead without wisdom.

Nothing can so alienate a voter from the political system as backing a winning candidate.

Those who express random thoughts to legislative committees are often surprised and appalled to find themselves the instigators of law.

After staring at the poor in the eyes, my thoughts on how best to help people have dramatically changed.

Peaceful co-existence is the heart of humanity.

There are no lines in nature, only areas of colour, one against another.

Being optimistic isn’t about believingnothing can go wrong. An optimistacknowledges what can go wrongbut expects things to go right.

Good courage in a bad affair is half of the evil overcome.

The petition of an empty hand is dangerous.

Stay true to yourself and the answer will become clear

Whoever despises the high wisdom of mathematics nourishes himself on delusion and will never still the sophistic sciences whose only product is an eternal uproar.

Even cowards can endure hardship; only the brave can endure suspense.

An intelligent wife can make her home, in spite of exigencies, pretty much what she pleases.