God creates men, but they choose each other.

If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.

—Niccolo Machiavelli

He who blinded by ambition, raises himself to a position whence he cannot mount higher, must thereafter fall with the greatest loss.

—Niccolo Machiavelli

Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.

—Niccolo Machiavelli

But the life that no longer trust another human being and no longer forms ties to the political community is not a human life any longer.

—Martha Nussbaum

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

—Margaret Mead

First it is necessary to stand on your own two feet. But the minute a man finds himself in that position, the next thing he should do is reach out his arms.

—Kristin Hunter

Isn't everyone a part of everyone else?

—Budd Schulberg

The best political community is formed by citizens of the middle class.

—Aristotle