The great god Pan is dead.

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.

If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.

It is difficult for me to commit to an manuscript. Once, I get finished writing it. I get this feeling of adrenaline, and satisfaction. This is when the amusement begins, for the writer's side of me.

Confidence is highly erotic.

Genealogy, n. An account of one's descent from a man who did not particularly care to trace his own.

I remember old Elvis when he forgot to remember to forget.

I do have aspirations when it comes to directing, I suppose, but in a sort of a vague way. It would probably come about if I found a project that I really felt passionate about.

I like an otter. I like a sea lion. I like a walrus. That's my favorite version of a sea creature.

It is so much better to get the right exposure than to have to mess around later with Photoshop.

I don't know what makes you so dumb but it really works.

I have lived temperately....I double the doctor's recommendation of a glass and a half wine each day and even treble it with a friend.