"It is feeling and force of imagination that make us eloquent."

"There is no glory in otustripping donkeys."

"Virtue extends our days: he live two lives who relives his past with pleasure."

"Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men."

"The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things."

"Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst."

"Reality's failure rate is similar to [that of] other barrier contraceptives."

"There are no wise few. Every aristocracy that has ever existed has behaved, in all essential points, exactly like a small mob."

"When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race."

"There are no office hours for leaders."

"If you don't have solid beliefs you cannot build a stable life. Beliefs are like the foundation of a building, and they are the foundation to build your life upon."

"I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy."