Prosperity tries the souls even of the wise.

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

Fun is closely related to Joy -- a sort of emotional froth arising from the play of instinct.

After over half a century of employer-provided health care coverage, the American people have developed a phobia of paying for health insurance themselves.

there are people who read my work and accuse me of being political! As far as I'm concerned that's like accusing a dog of having a bark!

It is a different breed of person who wants to be on a reality-TV show.

I love Simon Cowell, he's a dear friend.

If women with the same skills as men were getting only 78 cents for every dollar a man earns, men would have long-since priced themselves out of the market.

I'm fascinated in the children within adults.

To be quite honest my country [Colombia] still shows that it can be intolerant.

Talent is everywhere, it only needs the opportunity.

Being betrayed is one of the most valuable lessons life can teach.