“Not to be born is, past all prizing, best.”

But the power of destiny is something awesome; neither wealth, nor Ares, nor a tower, nor dark-hulled ships might escape it.

When I do not understand, I like to say nothing.

Sleep’s the only medicine that gives ease.

What people believe prevails over the truth.

If my body is enslaved, still my mind is free.

I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.

Stranger in a strange country.

It is hope that maintains most of mankind.

Money: There’s nothing in the world so demoralizing as money.

What you can’t enforce, do not command.

It is terrible to speak well and be wrong.

There is no success without hardship.

The good befriend themselves.

There is some pleasure even in words, when they bring forgetfulness of present miseries.

A wise player ought to accept his throws and score them, not bewail his luck.

Woman, to women silence is the best ornament.

I liked myself best with you. I fear I dislike the rest.

The best way to revive a church is to build a fire in the pulpit.

The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today.

The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.

How do you compete against a true fanatic? You can only try to build the best possible moat and continuously attempt to widen it.

Sleep is the best cure for waking troubles.

I think the best day will be when we no longer talk about being gay or straight. It’s not a gay wedding, it’s just a wedding. It’s not a gay marriage, it’s just a marriage.

I believe that one of the best ways of getting at truth is reflecting with others who have opposing views and who share your interest in finding the truth rather than being proven right