“In the present state of the world it is difficult not to write lampoons.”

Where talent is lacking, anger writes poetry.

This precept descended from Heaven: know thyself.

Vice can deceive under the guise and shadow of virtue.

Every great house is full of haughty servants.

Many commit the same crime with a very different result. One bears a cross for his crime; another a crown.

The love of money grows as the money itself grows.

Some men make fortunes, but not to enjoy them for, blinded by avarice, they live to make fortunes.

Luxury is more deadly than any foe.

No one rejoices more in revenge than woman.

There is nothing worse than words of kindness that lie.

Who will watch the watchers?

Give up all hope of peace so long as your mother-in-law is alive.

It is not easy for men to rise whose qualities are thwarted by poverty.

Dare to do things worthy of imprisonment if you mean to be of consequence.

Now we suffer the evils of a long peace; luxury more cruel than war broods over us and avenges a conquered world.

Bad men hate sin through fear of punishment; good men hate sin through their love of virtue.

A friend is long sought, hardly found, and with difficulty kept.

When Life Puts You in Tough Situations, Don’t Say ‘Why Me’, Say ‘Try Me’

We have to surmount the difficulties that face us and work steadfastly for the happiness and prosperity of our country.

You try to do a technical feature: in front of me I had a strong rider who brakes hard and it’s difficult to pass.

When you don’t come from a film background, getting the right debut is important and difficult, as you don’t have the sensibility to know what will work and what won’t.

I went to school like any other regular student till Class VIII, and my favourite subject was math. From Class IX, things got a little difficult to manage. I was inclined towards studies, but then I also had to give time to badminton.

Some memories & experiences are difficult to articulate but live in your heart forever.

Does making money excite me? No, but I have to make money for my shareholders. What excites me is achievement, doing something difficult.