The desert was bad, but nothing could compare with the horrors of a tropical rain forest.
Laugh as loud as you please at your companion's wit; do not even smile at his folly.
In fame's temple there is always a niche to be found for rich dunces, importunate scoundrels, or successful butchers of the human race.
Who conquers indolence conquers all other hereditary sins.
'We only have two things to worry about. . . . . . One that things will never get back to normal And two that they already have!' Open your mouth and purse cautiously, and your stock of wealth and reputation shall, at least in repute, be great.
Truth lies in a small compass! The Aristotelians say, all truth is contained in Aristotle, in one place or another. Galileo makes Simplicius say so, but shows the absurdity of that speech by answering all truth is contained in a lesser compass, namely, in the alphabet.
In the sallies of badinage a polite fool shines; but in gravity he is as awkward as an elephant disporting.
I don't believe in talking about my work. I let it speak for itself. I'd rather make money than just talk about my business. People think that because I don't talk much to the media, I am arrogant. I am not arrogant, but I do have an attitude.
A joy shared is a joy doubled.
My father said that a silent person is trying to hide something.
Whatever you do in your life, try to become a kind, and wise human being.