Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in theservice of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I amafraid.

Sometimesone pays most for the things one gets for nothing.

Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

Don'tput all your eggs in one basket.

The purpose of getting power is to be able to give itaway.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

A clever person turns great troubles into little ones andlittle ones into none at all.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

It's not only later than you think- it's sooner than you suspect.