Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives - choice, not chance, determines your destiny.

There is no such thing as committing adultery with the right woman, at the right time, and in the right way, for it is simply WRONG.

The man who confers a favour would rather not be repaid in the same coin.

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.

Philosophy begins with wonder.

Philosophy is the science which considers truth.

Those who have the command of the arms in a country are masters of the state, and have it in their power to make what revolutions they please. [Thus,] there is no end to observations on the difference between the measures likely to be pursued by a minister backed by a standing army, and those of a court awed by the fear of an armed people.