I would advise a stupid woman always to follow her hsuband - however, a smart woman should rely on her own instincts.

Politics is the only field in which the character of a person does not stand in the way of his career.

Politics is a matter of leading other people. Admittedly not where they want to go, but where they ought to go.

The Encyclopedia--the advance artillery of reason, the armada of philosophy, the siege engine of the enlightenment...

Whoever possessed knowledge not only had power over the changeable passions of people, but also power over their thinking, over their minds, hearts and souls.

Even when we strive for perfection, life is nothing more than an attempt to achieve it through a series of greater or smaller imperfections.

I no longer believe in love, " she said bitterly. "When people claim to have lost their heart, it's usually only their wits that have vanished.

Do the thing you fear the most and the death of fear is certain.

Perhaps here we have a clue to the reason why royal rule used to exist formerly, namely the difficulty of finding enough men of outstanding virtue.

I suppose you've always been amazing at this stuff."- Clary "I was born amazing." - Jace

I don't want to be too 'classic' because it's not in the DNA of Gucci. You need to be a little bit provocative.

As an actor, to do all sorts of different films is great.

Ripe old age, cheerful, useful, and understanding, is one of the finest influences in the world.

To the natural philosopher, there is no natural object unimportant or trifling. From the least of Nature's works he may learn the greatest lessons.

There is no enlightenment outside of daily life.

I was also a good writer, by the way. My, you know, my English teacher and writing teacher loved my writing. You know, I wrote short stories and things like that. And they liked them very much.

If you are trying to get out of the hole, stop digging.