An ambassador should study the welfare of his country, and not spend his time in feasting and riot.

I have often regretted my speech, never my silence.

Each man's soul is his genius.

Geometry is one of the handles of science and philosophy.

Happiness is the possession of the excellence proper to us, and of the power subservient to it.

Counsel in trouble gives small comfort when help is past remedy.

One may as well go, as look into another man's house; because the eye may reach what the hand cannot.

Antipater uses us favourably if he looks upon us as staves, but very hardly if he considers us as freemen.

If the ox could think, it would attribute oxality to God.

I have often repented speaking, but never of holding my tongue.

Tragedy when ridiculed by comedy does not condescend a reply.

Ultimately, happiness comes down to choosing between the discomfort of becoming aware of your mental afflictions and the discomfort of being ruled by them.

Harbour no hatred in your heart against anyone. People who do this have placed their influence on the risky line.

With approximately 50% of the USA population on prescription drugs and 10% on anti-depressants, it is clear that things are going seriously wrong with human health in the modern world.

I nearer than I was yesterday and further than I am today, tomorrow I'll be square one.

IMMORTAL is an ample word When what we need is by, But when it leaves us for a time, 'Tis a necessity.

To boast that one never flirts is actually a kind of flirtation.

The planning is everything. Deciding which dishes you're going to prepare can turn into the make-or-break decision five days later, when you actually serve the meal.

All social cooperation on a larger scale than the most intimate social group requires a measure of coercion.

The Ventoux is a god of Evil, to which sacrifices must be made. It never forgives weakness and extracts an unfair tribute of suffering.

My music is made for the people who are willing to stand up to change this world themselves.