Great men help dazzle the people; after that, they dazzle themselves even more dangerously.

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyone else.

In a major matter no details are small.

Of all the passions, fear weakens judgment most.

Weak souls always set to work at the wrong time.

A man who does not trust himself will never really trust anybody.

Every numerous assembly is a mob; everything there depends on instantaneous turns.

Persecution to persons in a high rank stands them in the stead of eminent virtue.

It's easier to fight one's enemies than to get on with one's friends.

When you are obliged to make a statement that you know will cause displeasure, you must say it with every appearance of sincerity; this is the only way to make it palatable.

The most mistrustful are often the greatest dupes.

A Wasn’t just isn't. He just isn't present. But you… You ARE YOU! And, now isn't that pleasant!

More and more I don't have any philosophy about writing, except that it is something we can do if God is good to us. Of course we are the ones who have to do the paperwork.

The Devil needs a very good lawyer to prove that it is not the Satan but the people themselves who have committed so many evils!

There is nothing so fatal to character as half finished tasks.

In this world we see nothing but diversity. Everyone thinks separate ideas and wants to develop a separate identity. They fight wars with each other. They destroy each other's identities.

When we hold a World Championship for a particular sport, we invite teams from other countries to play as well.

The child seeks for independence by means of work; an independence of body and mind.

Happiness for me is getting to write about the most important things I know.

If you have tapped into something that is real for you, chances are you are going to tap into something that is real for someone else.

I'm getting older now, and though I still surf well, it's hard for me to paddle in big surf.