“A good deed hidden in silence dies.”

The race of gods and men is one, and from one mother we both draw our breath. Yet all the difference in our power holds us apart, so that man is nothing, but the brazen floor of heaven is eternally unshakable.

Time is the best preserver of righteous men.

Even success softens not the heart of the envious.

The forehead of every work must shine from afar.

To each thing belongs it’s measure. Occasion is best to know.

Water is best, but gold shines like fire blazing in the night, supreme of lordly wealth.

Of the good things given between man and man, I say that a neighbor, true and loving in heart, to neighbor is a joy beyond all things else.

If any man thinks to swindle God, he is wrong.

Success abides longer among men when it is planted by the hand of God.

Rich man and poor move side by side toward the limit of death.

Various are the uses of friends, beyond all else in difficulty, but joy also looks for trust that is clear in the eyes.

My God grant me love for that which has splendor, but in this time of my life let me strive for attainable things.

Point thy tongue on the anvil of truth.

A graceful and honorable old age is the childhood of immortality.

Water is the best of all things.

May God grant me love for that which has splendor; but in this time of my life let me strive for attainable things.

I’m afraid the chances of your getting a dowry are slim.

What is a shame is that there isn’t stuff that is as great as ‘Oz’ on a consistent level around today.

He that has patience may compass anything.

As an actor, you really want to resonate with your audience.

If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.

I think always as an actor. I go in knowing how I’m going to play it. That’s about it.

The chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.

A violent scene is art, as much as a sex scene is art. For me, all the scenes were a challenge.