The ideal state is that in which an injury done to the least of its citizens is an injury done to all.

A half truth is the worst of all lies,because it can be defended in partiality.

In the ideal State laws are few and simple, because they have been derived from certainties. In the corrupt State laws are many and confused, because they have been derived from uncertainties.

He who has learned how to obey will know how to command.

Laws are like spider's webs: If some poor weak creature comes up against them, it is caught; but a big one can break through and get away.

Seek to learn constantly while you live; do not wait in the faith that old age by itself will bring wisdom.

Society is well governed when its people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates obey the law.

We can have justice whenever those who have not been injured by injustice are as outraged by it as those who have been.

Often the wicked prosper, while the righteous starve; yet I would never exchange my state for theirs, my virtue for their gold. For mine endures, while riches change their owner every day.

In all things that you do, consider the end.

In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.

Once you realize the magic of life is inside you

Drama only happens to people retarded enough to let it happen to them.

I really haven't seen The Report in a long time. I don't have a copy, but I'll have to see it again. I think it would be good to put both these men next to each other.

The deal is that women have entered the workforce, but they have not been relieved of the domestic responsibilities.

Scratch a fantasy and you'll find a nightmare.

The foundation of a strong economy and job creation begins with providing every child in America with the best possible education, including students with disabilities.

If I knew where the good songs came from, I’d go there more often. It’s a mysterious condition. It’s much like the life of a Catholic nun. You’re married to a mystery.

If it's easier to be emptier but lighter?

I'm half Scotch-Irish on both sides, and when I lose my temper-brother, I go.

I could be well content To entertain the lag-end of my life With quiet hours.