A building or a town will only be alive to the extent that it is governed in a timeless way. It is a process which brings order out of nothing but ourselves; it cannot be attained, but it will happen of its own accord, if we will only let it.
Commend a fool for his wit, or a rogue for his honesty and he will receive you into his favor.
Anyone who has ever struggled with poverty knows how extremely expensive it is to be poor.

