The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.

Harmony makes small things grow; lack of it makes great things decay.

Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.

Small communities grow great through harmony, great ones fall to pieces through discord.

The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes.

They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.

Everything rises but to fall, and increases but to decay.

Greedy for the property of others, extravagant with his own

All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity.

In my opinion it is less shameful for a king to be overcome by force of arms than by bribery.

Do as much as possible, and talk of yourself as little as possible

Our senses are often the gateway to our stories.

It was a beautiful spring night, the air rain-washed and smelling of crushed blossoms, and Henry felt as if the muscles of his body were singing in unison.

To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life not the top.

Great persons are great because of good, strong foundations on which they were able to build a character.

Kindness is the evidence of greatness. If anyone is glad that you are here, then you have not lived in vain.

On those days when I can spend a few hours getting some understanding, I feel fulfilled. I feel as if I have made good use of my time.

If you're a gifted flirt, talking about the price of eggs will do as well as any other subject.

There are times when you run a marathon and you wonder, Why am I doing this? But you take a drink of water, and around the next bend, you get your wind back, remember the finish line, and keep going.

I’m a Jersey girl, no one can knock me down

The strong do what they have to do and the weak accept what they have to accept.