Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family

The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.

Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.

Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure

The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.

If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.

In valor there is hope.

When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.

Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.

The most seditious is the most cowardly.

It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.

True beauty radiates not from outer cosmetics, but from the simple joy of making a difference for those that need your voice, passion, and time without expecting or wanting anything in return...

If you can practice the rule of ten thousand hours, you will be amazed to find out how easy it is to become the best in that your area of calling.

I worship the quicksand he [Richard Nixon] walks in.

I do not get involved in the game to think that it is a future transition for me getting back into the ring. It was not my intention. I've stated many times that I did it for my son.

The ideal of helping is to make others independent of you. You help them to become more independent rather than making them addicted to you.

human urine is both nutrient-rich and an effective tooth whitener

I hope we can all overcome any differences of culture, race, and language.

All humans need love, attention, and appreciation, and those can be very female traits. I feel like they should be male and female traits, but I think that they are more easily attributed to women.

Nostalgia is a way of remembering people and places and things, and wishing things hadn't changed. It has a sweetness to it. Sadness is just--well--being sad.

Respect is a serious thing in him who feels it, and the height of honor for him who inspires the feeling.