Virtue, like wholesome food, is better than poisons, however corrected.

There is no such thing as freedom of choice unless there is freedom to refuse.

Nothing is more surprising than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few.

Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them.

A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.

When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion without that proper deliberation which alone can secure them from the grossest absurdities.

The life of man is of no greater importance to the universe than that of an oyster.

Be a philosopher but, amid all your philosophy be still a man.

A propensity to hope and joy is real riches; one to fear and sorrow real poverty.

All knowledge degenerates into probability.

It is an absurdity to believe that the Deity has human passions, and one of the lowest of human passions, a restless appetite for applause

The world’s greatest achievers have been those who have always stayed focussed on their goals and have been consistent in their efforts.

The leaders have the responsibility to protect and hold in high esteem the law and virtues of the land.

Too many people are counting on you to cross that finish line. Please don't disappoint yourself and them.

Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.

There're so many things I want to do, like become more media savvy. I am too lazy. But I'm making an effort.

When people are frightened about going hungry and paying their mortgages, a scarcity model begins to prevail; they fear someone else will get their piece of the pie.

No. That's Clary; shes's my best friend." Simon pocketed his phone. "And she has a boyfriend. Like, really, really, really has a boyfriend. The nuclear bomb of boyfriends. Trust me on this one.

Meek-eyed parents hasten down the ramps To greet their offspring, terrible from camps.

I know and value what it means to wake up and be alive and to share my story. I'm so blessed to be here and to be able to talk about it.

I try to be somewhat wary of fame, but I'm not wary of success.