Every unpunished murder takes away something from the security of every man's life.
Quitting is leading too.
Sometimes opportunities float right past your nose. Work hard, apply yourself, and be ready. When an opportunity comes you can grab it.
Purity of speech, of the mind, of the senses, and of a compassionate heart are needed by one who desires to rise to the divine platform.
What distinguishes the majority of men from the few is their inability to act according to their beliefs.
Understanding can overcome any situation, however mysterious or insurmountable it may appear to be.
Give to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself - that is my doctrine.
Enemies make you stronger, allies make you weaker.
Any woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understanding the problems of running a country.
One revolution is like one cocktail, it just gets you organized for the next.
Wise men say nothing in dangerous times.
I never expect men to give us liberty. No, women, we are not worth it until we take it.
For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.
Lead from the back and let others believe they are in front
Say what you have to say and the first time you come to a sentence with a grammatical ending - sit down.
A handful of soldiers is always better than a mouthful of arguments.
I am not an Athenian nor a Greek, but a citizen of the world.
Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.
Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
Information is the currency of democracy.
A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.