"The tyranny of a prince is not so dangerous to the public welfare as the apathy of a citizen in a democracy."
- Montesquieu
Adversity
"In most things success depends on knowing how long it takes to succeed."
- Montesquieu
Success
"We should weep for men at their birth, not at their death."
- Montesquieu
Reflection
"I have never known any distress that an hour’s reading did not relieve."
- Montesquieu
Self-care
"Religious wars are not caused by the fact that there is more than one religion, but by the spirit of intolerance... the spread of which can only be regarded as the total eclipse of human reason."
- Montesquieu
Philosophy
"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."
- Charlie Munger
Wisdom
"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."
Wisdom
"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."
Wisdom
"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."
- Bridger Winegar
Wisdom
"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."
- Zimbabwean Proverb
Wisdom