we know that there can never be any solid friendship between individuals, or union between communities that is worth the name, unless the parties be persuaded of each others honesty

The strong do what they have to do and the weak accept what they have to accept.

The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding go out to meet it.

We must remember that one man is much the same as another, and that he is best who is trained in the severest school.

Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and respect of self, in turn, is the chief element in courage.

Most people, in fact, will not take the trouble in finding out the truth, but are much more inclined to accept the first story they hear.

You should punish in the same manner those who commit crimes with those who accuse falsely.

When will there be justice in Athens? There will be justice in Athens when those who are not injured are as outraged as those who are.

We Greeks believe that a man who takes no part in public affairs is not merely lazy, but good for nothing

Love of power, operating through greed and through personal ambition, was the cause of all these evils.

Hope is an expensive commodity. It makes better sense to be prepared.

The strength of spirit is measured by sufferings.

Our essential differences from the norm are both huge and deeply offensive to those among us who wish to be quietly integrated into society without particular reference to our nature.

I never felt I could be a complete professional without having won the British Open. It was something you had to do to complete your career.

Guilt, remorse. It's what separates us from the animals.

Poets are far rarer birds than kings.

For me, fiscal realism is not a betrayal of Labour values; it is the foundation by which we win the trust of the public.

The burden of disease falls on the poor.

Just because you have a right to do something in America does not mean it is the right thing to do.

Thank God for small movies and filmmakers who can make movies for not $8 million. Thank God for $8,000 movies.

To copy is to invite disaster.