Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself.

A man who dares to waste one hour of life has not discovered the value of life.

We are the only real aristocracy in the world: the aristocracy of money.

History shows that there are no invincible armies.

Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed - there's so little competition.

When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.