Do not adopt the best system of government, but the one most likely to succeed.

When tyranny becomes law, rebellion is a right.

An ignorant people is the blind instrument of its own destruction.

The art of victory is learned in defeat.

Flee the country where a lone man holds all power: It is a nation of slaves.

To do something right it must be done twice. The first time instructs the second.

A people that loves freedom will in the end be free.

Do not compare your material forces with those of the enemy. Spirit cannot be compared with matter. You are human beings, they are beasts. You are free, they are slaves.

The United States appear to be destined by Providence to plague America with misery in the name of liberty.

It is harder to maintain the balance of freedom than it is to endure the weight of tyranny.

Colombians! My last wish is for the happiness of the patria. If my death contributes to the end of partisanship and the consolidation of the union, I shall be lowered in peace into my grave.

Aren’t you going to ask me if I’m all right?” I say.“No, I’m pretty sure you’re not all right.”He shakes his head. “I’m going to ask you not to make any decisions until we’ve talkedabout it.

And then comes the realization. That although a house was taken from you, you can still build a home in a wine jar.

The candle flame gutters. Its little pool of light trembles. Darkness gathers. The demons begin to stir.

Almost every day, someone asks if I ever flat iron my hair. I say, 'No, because I'm afraid it wouldn't look good and wouldn't come back curly.'

A frenzied passion for art is a canker that devours everything else.

One of the aims of Budo is the suppression of fears.

I think it's really important that we get rid of the idea that protest will create change.

If anything caused ISIS, it was the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq.

I never understood why you tried so hard to fit in, when you were obviously meant to stand out.

Don't bother just to be better than others. Try to be better than yourself.