"When a government becomes powerful it is destructive, extravagant and violent; it is an usurer which takes bread from innocent mouths and deprives honorable men of their substance, for votes with which to perpetuate itself."

-- Marcus Tullius Cicero

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“The relation of color and the relation of proportion are both based on the relation of position.”
“In aid, the proper attitude is one omitting gratitude”
“Leaders come in many forms, with many styles and diverse qualities. There are quiet leaders and leaders one can hear in the next county. Some find strength in eloquence, some in judgment, some in courage.”
“be glÎ±d of life, becÎ±use it gives you the chÎ±nce to love Î±nd to work Î±nd to plÎ±y Î±nd to look up Î±t the stÎ±rs; to be sÎ±tisfied with your posessions, to despise nothing in the world except fÎ±lsehood Î±nd meÎ±nness Î±nd to feÎ±r nothing except cowÎ±rdice; to be governed by your Î±dmirÎ±tions rÎ±ther thÎ±n by your disgusts, to covet nothing thÎ±t is your neighbour's except his kindness of heÎ±rt Î±nd gentleness of mÎ±nners; to think seldom of your enemies, often of your friends and to spend Î±s much time Î±s you cÎ±n with body Î±nd with spirit.”
“The main characteristics of effective leadership are intelligence, integrity or loyalty, mystique, humor, discipline, courage, self sufficieny and confidence.”
“Bora Bora is peaceful and quiet, but fun, so full of cool activities and more; spiritual to the core, and you leave with fully recharged batteries.”
“Divorce is contagious. That's right - when you have a close couple friend split up, it increases your chances of getting a divorce by 75 percent.”
“The music has always been my bread and butter, and I've focused more of my attention on that.”

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