There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.

Great sex is apocalyptic. There is no such thing as great sex unless you have an apocalyptic moment.

To a coward$$$ courage always looks like stupidity.

Any war that requires the suspension of reason as a necessity for support is a bad war.

Men in general judge more from appearances than from reality. All men have eyes$$$ but few have the gift of penetration.

It must be considered that there is nothing more difficult to carry out$$$ nor more doubtful of success$$$ nor more dangerous to handle$$$ than to initiate a new order of things.

For the friendships which we buy with a price$$$ and do not gain by greatness and nobility of character$$$ though they be fairly earned are not made good$$$ but fail us when we have occasion to use them.

Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.

There is nothing more important than appearing to be religious.

Money can't buy love$$$ but it improves your bargaining position.