Zeno first started that doctrine, that knavery is the best defence against a knave.

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.

Ambition is greed without makeup.

If we are only willing to open our hearts and minds to the spirit of Christmas, we will recognize wonderful things happening around us.

I took time in the day to write as much of the book as I possibly could. I didn't write too much at night, because I don't like to - I'd rather watch TV.

If you're doing nonsense it has to be rather awful, because there'd be no point.

Fullness to such a burden is That go on pilgrimage; Here little, and hereafter bliss, Is best from age to age.

Love is the highest form of intelligence we can experience.

On aging societies, there is no reason why a country that has a lot of old people can't be prosperous if, during their working lives, individuals provide for their retirement.

The Bible, and the peace that comes about through a continuous relationship with God are the best ways of knowing His will.

Man, Farmville is so huge! Do you realize its the second-biggest browser-based social-networking-centered farming game in the world?

What the Puritans gave the world was not thought, but action.