The generous mind adds dignity to every act, and nothing misbecomes it.

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.

The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.

An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.

When Demosthenes was asked what was the first part of Oratory, he answered, "Action," and which was the second, he replied, "action," and which was the third, he still answered "Action.

Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.

The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits.

Barba non facit philosophum

To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.

Time is the wisest of all counselors.

No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.

Angels walk among us, Sometimes the only thing we may not see are the wings upon their backs.

I love facts and figures. It's like following a detective story, piecing together what's going on in the economy.

The key to ministry in any and every context, both now and for the last two thousand years, is missionary flexibility.

Each person has the right to live his life in any way he chooses so long as he respects the equal rights of others.

Anyway, I've never been captain in 16 years in the NHL. But that didn't stop me being a leader in my own way.

Young people are still experiencing the thrill of three chords and over-amplified guitars. They always will.

I don't come in with any preconceived ideas, and although I will have done some preparation, I can go which way the director wants.

Being successful entails being able to not only get along with people, but also to give something back

I don't really have plans like that [move towards more dramatic acting].

Dialogue comes naturally to me and I can hear the characters' voices in the scenes.