It's easier and sociabler to talk technique than it is to make art.
It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure
Augustus gradually increased his powers, taking over those of the senate, the executives and the laws. The aristocracy received wealth and position in proportion to their willingness to accept slavery. The state had been transformed, and the old Roman character gone for ever. Equality among citizens was completely abandoned. All now waited on the imperial command.
The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
Non-proliferation will only work if all states are willing to cooperate, and that will only happen if all feel they are being treated fairly.
He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail.
I suddenly realized that in order to do what I wanted to do, I had to become that which I hated - which is the head of a record company or a digital media conglomerate - and just do whatever you want.
Cheney is a terrorist. He terrorizes our enemies abroad and innocent citizens here at home indiscriminately.