The foundation of a man's duty as a man is in truth. Beyond this there is nothing to be said.

I will stand off the forces of the entire country here... and die a resplendent death.

He who cannot overcome his own demons could never defeat another

How can a man commit acts of martial valour if he values his life?

However, when we are depressed, being reminded of other people's suffering only serves to increase our self-hatred.

You are the belle of the ball tonight.” He said as he moved in closer. “How can you be so sinfully beautiful Mrs. Norman?

Don't you try and go through life worrying about if somebody like you or not. You best be making sure they doing right by you.

She had lost the art of conversation but not unfortunately the power of speech.

Ultimately, leadership is more about 'being' than 'doing.'

No responsibility of government is more fundamental than the responsibility of maintaining the highest standard of ethical behavior for those who conduct the public business.

The young compliment their greatness on the number of their friends; the old, on the confidence of them.

If I were to make public these tapes, containing blunt and candid remarks on many different subjects, the confidentiality of the office of the president would always be suspect.

Ignorance, when it is voluntary, is criminal; and he may be properly charged with evil who refused to learn how he might prevent it.

The thinker philosophizes as the lover loves. Even were the consequences not only useless but harmful, he must obey his impulse.