When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]

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.

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

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.

What is God's part and what is man's part? God's part is grace. Man's part is faith.

Never focus on the end. Only focus on your first step.

Don’t sell yourself short

Americans appreciate bad taste or America wouldn’t look the way America does.

For Restoration Of Mankind To Be Fulfilled, A Terrible Sacrifice Was Necessary

Sometimes you have to travel back in time, skirting the obstacles, in order to love someone.

Designing and developing anything of consequence is incredibly challenging.

Organizationally what is required - and evolving - is systems management.

Directing is creating a whole. You're able to combine different elements and create a film that is unique and true to your vision.

I have always felt one of the things dance should do - its business being so clearly physical - is challenge the culture's gender stereotypes.