Wise men are able to make a fitting use even of their enmities.

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.

The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.

An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.

When Demosthenes was asked what was the first part of Oratory, he answered, "Action," and which was the second, he replied, "action," and which was the third, he still answered "Action.

Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.

The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits.

Barba non facit philosophum

To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.

Time is the wisest of all counselors.

No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.

Have you noticed how just trying to impose any sort of chronology on events makes it seem as though a lot of time has been occupied?

Miracles are like pimples, because once you start looking for them you find more than you ever dreamed you'd see.

If you have a sharp bold economic message, you can unite everybody.

Heard someone say children are god's gift to the world. What world are you referring to? And what's your definition of gift?

America is a nation of prayer. It's impossible to tell the story of our nation without telling the story of people who pray.

Is it important to be right or is it important to do what's right? That's one of the hardest lessons to learn.

I am a complete mother's boy. I try to do everything with honour, respect and grace because the last thing I would want to do is hurt her.

The narcissist enjoys being looked at and not looking back.

President Lincoln chose to fight a bloody and unpopular war because he believed the enemy had to be defeated. He was right.

I don't know if I was ever looking for this kind of success- it came along as a by-product of concentrating on what I was doing.