Ease and speed in doing a thing do not give the work lasting solidity or exactness of beauty.

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.

One cannot too soon forget his errors and misdemeanors.

There is no doubt that it is more difficult to read and more difficult to write but I still manage.

I'd like to retire at 50 but I don't want to sell papers in the middle of London on a Zimmer.

Hong Kong film audiences are very quiet. It's their culture.

When you can't see any reason for loving a person, you must be loving him as a symbol of something, don't you think so?

Nicholas this is one of those 'yes' or 'no' questions again. You seem to have a problem with those. Did you or did you not kill a woman - Jo

You have chosen the wrong path if it's not fun. And you are probably not taking enough risk if it's not hard and rocky sometimes.

I want to be a good role model for girls and show them they can do whatever they feel passionate about and still live a healthy life.

But I may be one who does not care Ever to have tree bloom or bear.

I make funny shows and put a positive message out there, showing people who have body image issues that... you don't have to look a certain way.