Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

You've gotto know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, knowwhen to run.

Two man looks out through the same bars: the one sees the mud, the one the stars.

The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Every age thinks its battle the most important of all.

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

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.

Experience keeps a dear school, but tools will learn in no other.

One hallmark of freedom is the sound of laughter.

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.