When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.

The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.

Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.

Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure

The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.

If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.

In valor there is hope.

Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.

The most seditious is the most cowardly.

It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.

The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.

What I cannot love, I overlook.

Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.

People think fame and money will bring you happiness. Fame actually makes life, especially human relationships, much more complicated.

I dont write particularly to effect social change. I believe writing can do that, but thats not why I write.

The terrible thing about sunlight is it shows the dirt.

"I think we have different value systems." "Well, mine's better."

I think most important, you need to have the compassion and caring for helping to protect vulnerable people.

Get inside information from the president and you will probably lose half of your money. If you get it from the chairman of the board, you will lose all of it.

I can't go to the cinema. I go to the bathroom in a petrol station and people come in there for autographs. It's tough but I knew that was going to be the case.

Can't you . . . I don't know. Find a hobby or something?" "Being charming is my hobby," said Adrian obstinately. "I'm the life of the party— even without drinking. I wasn't meant to be alone.