All excellent things are as difficult as they are rare

Concentration of wealth will never be a problem as long as we have those three great institutions for redistributing it: Taxes, wives, offspring.

Those who trust us educate us.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Genius is a long impatience.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.

Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

We do not err because the truth is difficult to see. We err because this is more comfortable

Only the educated are free.

Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.