The fish rots from the head.

I usually make up my mind about a man in ten seconds; and I very rarely change it.

I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.

Lie to a liar, for lies are his coin; steal from a thief, for that is easy; lay a trap for a trickster and catch him at first attempt, but beware of an honest man.

Surely what a man does when he is in an uncomfortable situation is the best evidence for the sort of man he is.

I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.

Oh, I offended you with my opinion? You should hear the the ones I keep to myself.

It wasn't until late in life that I discovered how easy it is to say "I don't know."

I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.

The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.

Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they will.

Never was a government that was not composed of liars, malefactors and thieves.

The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.

Leaders must understand that some people will inevitably sell out to the evil side. Don't waste your time wondering why; spend your time discovering who.

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.