As soft wax is apt to take the stamp of the seal, so are the minds of young children to receive the instruction imprinted on them.

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.

The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.

An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.

When Demosthenes was asked what was the first part of Oratory, he answered, "Action," and which was the second, he replied, "action," and which was the third, he still answered "Action.

Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.

The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits.

Barba non facit philosophum

To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.

Time is the wisest of all counselors.

No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.

The natural term of the affection of the human animal for its offspring is six years.

Trying to get stuff straight right at the end when you never cared all through your life. Trying to get into heaven on the affirmative action plan.

Rules, laws and codes become obsolete among the self-governed.

We’re only here briefly. And while I’m here I want to allow myself joy.

In an evil hour thou bring'st her home. [You are marrying a shrew.]

If you're going to play strength, you've got to marry that with a vulnerability and give your character some relatable qualities.

I have not lived as a woman. I have lived as a man. I've just done what I damn well wanted to, and I've made enough money to support myself, and ain't afraid of being alone

When I was a really young child, I felt like I could see fairies. I was convinced there were fairies in my grandmother's garden.

Often have I wondered with much curiosity as to our coming into this world and what will follow our departure.

Your crew is featherweight, my gunshots will make you levitate