A multitude is strong while it holds together, but so soon as each of those who compose it begins ro think of his own private danger, it becomes weak and contemptible.

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.

Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.

We are so obsessed with doing that we have no time and no imagination left for being. As a result, men are valued not for what they are but for what they do or what they have - for their usefulness.

They're funny things, Accidents. You never have them till you're having them.

I didn't start out writing to give children hope, but I'm glad some of them found it.

Even if you don't believe in God, exploring fully the idea of a God or Gods should pose no threat to you.

Whatever you believe with emotion becomes reality. You always act in a manner consistent with your innermost beliefs and convictions.

This wonder (as wonders last) lasted nine daies.

It is difficult to be sure of our friends, but it is possible to be certain of our loyalty to them.

We are all part of a vast sea of love. One indivisible mind.

My writing arises out of erotic impulse toward an other: it is an act of love. And I want terribly to be loved in return, as a sign that I have loved well enough.