“In private enterprises men may advance or recede, whereas they who aim at empire have no alternative between the highest success and utter downfall.”

He (Tiberius) was wont to mock at the arts of physicians, and at those who, after thirty years of age, needed counsel as to what was good or bad for their bodies.

More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.

The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.

All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]

The love of fame is a love that even the wisest of men are reluctant to forgo.

None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.

Modest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.]

The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.

Custom adapts itself to expediency.

Things forbidden have a secret charm.

A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.

No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.

There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.

Things are not to be judged good or bad merely because the public think so.

Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.

So obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.

How lonely it is with tears and heartbreak for company.

Misery loves company, perhaps I’m misery myself, wishing for someone to sit beside me and distract me from myself.

Business need to go beyond the interest of their companies to the communities they serve.

I am an addict And I’m hooked On dopamine. Terrified to be alone so for companionship, I feign.

maybe all we need is some good music, good company, and bad dancing to remind us what it is to be alive

I built a company at the same time I built a career.

Successful people choose growth over the company.

Involving yourself with the wrong people can stunt your growth.