Man is born free, and everywhere is is in chains

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important

Don'tconsider your reputation and you may do anything you like.