A person's reputation is a mixture of what his friends enemies and relatives say behind his back.

If I were to receive a pair of the blessed prophetic sandals to place on my head, then I shall consider myself no less than a fully crowned king.

I’ve created the most beautiful things out of my sadness.

A house divided against itself cannot stand.

It isn't our position but our disposition that makes us happy.

A politican is an animal who can sit on a fence and yet keep both ears to the ground.