Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

Education is the chief defence of a Nation.

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

Some people suffer in silence louder than others

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

The function of genius is to furnish cretins with ideas twenty year later.

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.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Evil alone has oil for every wheel