Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.

Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.

The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.

A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.

Adversity makes men remember God.

There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.

Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.

The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.

There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.

Great contests generally excite great animosities.

Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.

God's favorite type of prayer is action.

Knowledge is the first step of enlightenment

When I talk about forgiveness, I mean letting go, not excusing the other person or reconciling with them or condoning the behavior. Just letting go of your own suffering.

The teenager seems to have replaced the Communist as the appropriate target for public controversy and foreboding.

We must avoid fastidiousness; neatness, when it is moderate, is a virtue; but when it is carried to an extreme, it narrows the mind.

Daydreamin' drugs the pain of living.

L.A. can be intense but the second you get over the hill into Calabasas, your stress level immediately drops because it's so peaceful and safe. Sometimes I really miss it.

Of course, after I retire I want to be the housewife, really.

There are basically two types of people. People who accomplish things, and people who claim to have accomplished things. The first group is less crowded.

Deplorable mania, when something happens, to inquire what.