The government will take the fairest of names, but the worst of realities--mob rule.

If history is deprived of the Truth, we are left with nothing but an idle, unprofitable tale.

Monarchy degenerates into tyranny, aristocracy into oligarchy, and democracy into savage violence and chaos.

A good general not only sees the way to victory; he also knows when victory is impossible.

All things are subject to decay and change.

Nor ought we ever to allow any growing power to acquire such a degree of strength as to be able to tear from us, without resistance, our natural, undisputed rights.

[There can be no] rational administration of government when good men are held in the same esteem as bad ones.

Knowing how to win is the first step. We must also know how to make use of our victories.

Those who know how to win are much more numerous than those who know how to make proper use of their victories.

When the ancients said a work well begun was half done, they meant to impress the importance of always endeavoring to make a good beginning.

The mob is easily led and may be moved by the smallest force, so that its agitations have a wonderful resemblance to those of the sea.

What is a Wanderess? Bound by no boundaries, contained by no countries, tamed by no time, she is the force of nature’s course.

Do not support your friend in his sin today, for tomorrow he is getting converted and he will a shame you.

In general, corruption tends to exist whenever governments have favors to extend, or something to sell.

I'm tired of pretending I'm not special.

How can it be "mutually beneficial" to sell at world market prices the raw materials that cost the underdeveloped countries immeasurable sweat and suffering.

What will the world be quite overturned when you die?

Technology is always evolving, and companies.. not just search companies.. can't be afraid to take advantage of change.

The past resembles the future more than one drop of water resembles another.

A short story is what you see when you look out of the window.

I'm very accessible. I don't get into this ego thing.