In this way, the Spartans erected a moral barrier between themselves and the helots to justify their harsh treatment of fellow Greeks. For all these reasons, the helots hated the Spartans bitterly.

The world is a terrifying place, more than I ever realized. But if I had my whole life to do over again, that's literally the only thing I'd change. I'd stop being so afraid of other people.

One is said to be enlightened with the Right Knowledge when his conduct is appropriate in any situation.

Trust yourself more than you trust the words of others.

I heard death had a name, but I forgot what it was.

Forgive yourself for your faults and your mistakes and move on.

I've had a lot of experience building things, organizing things, a national scholarship program.

There is not enough blood in her veins to keep her heart from skipping.

Nobody notices when things go right.

It is as hard for the good to suspect evil, as it is for the bad to suspect good.

I had my back waxed once by two women... and at one point they said, Do you mind if we take a break?