No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care

A person who spends more than he earns is a fool

I've never known any trouble than an hour's reading didn't assuage.

It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.

We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.

All great achievements require time.

It is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance.

Man is not the creature of circumstances, Circumstances are the creatures of men.

When playing board-games which involve quizzes etc, you will always know the answers to everyone else's set of questions but never your own.

Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.

I think, therefore I am.

If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind whom should we serve?

Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!

It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.

The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.

The cure for pain is in the pain.

Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.

Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.

Convictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies.

Nothing is as easy as it looks.

Promises are like crying babies in a theater, they should be carried out at once.