Vice can be learnt even without a teacher.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.

The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution

Don't stumble over something behind you.

Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness.

Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful.

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

If a man has any genuine talent he should be ready to make almost any sacrifice in order to cultivate it to the full.

When everything is said and done, the only thing that really matters is the quality of the soul you build during the life you're given.

War is the ultimate tool of politics.

Maybe in the workplace I have more courage than other areas in my life.

Grace is inviting to the unrighteous and threatening to the self-righteous

Michelle [Obama] never fully took to the scrutiny. I mean, she's thrived as a first lady, but it's not her preference.

I am saying that the recent activities by Turkey's Ministry of Agriculture, particularly the culling and communication work, is good.

Who hates the Jews more than the Jew?

I thought, I'm in my late 50s now, am I ever gonna get the chance to do another album again?

Some people wait for a miracle to start living their lives happily. Others, use that time and create the miracle themselves.