In battle it is the cowards who run the most risk; bravery is a rampart of defense.

Harmony makes small things grow; lack of it makes great things decay.

Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.

Small communities grow great through harmony, great ones fall to pieces through discord.

The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes.

They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.

Everything rises but to fall, and increases but to decay.

Greedy for the property of others, extravagant with his own

All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity.

In my opinion it is less shameful for a king to be overcome by force of arms than by bribery.

Do as much as possible, and talk of yourself as little as possible

Light brings us the news of the Universe.

No matter how bad that you think things are going in your life, some people would still consider your state of living a blessing compared to theirs.

The moment I realize I just stayed up until five in the morning writing is that moment I know I am meant to be a writer.

You get so afraid of failure and so afraid of losing and so afraid of not being the best that it's not a natural drive - it's born out of fear of failure. Which helps in Hollywood.

We are aware only of the empty space in the forest, which only yesterday was filled with trees.

If love were what the rose is, And I were like the leaf, Our lives would grow together In sad or singing weather.

I would love to do a reunion tour if it only involved basements across the U.S.

Open suspecting of others comes of secretly condemning ourselves.

I love people. I love being in a band. I love making music. I had to figure out that was way more important than being addicted.

We cannot protect our children from life. Therefore, it is essential that we prepare them for it.