“We never live; we are always in the expectation of living.”

Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.

Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her; but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.

Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do.

The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.

The more I read, the more I acquire, the more certain I am that I know nothing.

Dare to think for yourself.

If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him.

It is not inequality which is the real misfortune, it is dependence.

It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong.

Common sense is not so common.

No opinion is worth burning your neighbor for.

History never repeats itself. Man always does.

One great use of words is to hide our thoughts.

It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.

I would rather obey a fine lion, much stronger than myself, than two hundred rats of my own species.

What is history? The lie that everyone agrees on.

Trade your expectations for appreciation and the world changes for you.

Don’t expect everyone to cheer you on. God has put greatness in you. Don’t let their lack of support cause you to stay in the valley.

My expectations were reduced to zero when I was 21. Everything since then has been a bonus.

If you’re absent during my struggle, don’t expect to be present during my success.

You cannot expect to achieve new goals or move beyond your present circumstances unless you change.

Real love begins where nothing is expected in return.

Honesty is a very expensive gift, Don’t expect it from cheap people.

All thoughts start from emotions.