Montesquieu

"The greatest pleasures of life come from the simplest sources."

"The expansion of knowledge brings the expansion of responsibility."

"In matters of state, a single day may bring great change."

"The art of asking the right questions is the first step toward wisdom."

"Time is the judge of all things; it reveals truth and conceals error."

"The power of imagination is greater than the power of knowledge."

"In love, there is always some madness; in madness, there is always some reason."

"The value of a government is measured by how it treats the weakest among its citizens."

"Dreams are the seeds from which great deeds grow."

"The pursuit of perfection often prevents the attainment of excellence."

"Solitude nourishes the soul, but too much makes it melancholy."

"An honest man fears neither the truth nor those who seek it."

"The foundation of good character is truth and integrity."

"Life without purpose is like a ship without a rudder."

"The greatest strength is knowing when to ask for help."

"Gratitude is the memory of the heart."

"Success is not the absence of failure, but the persistence through it."

"The measure of intelligence is the ability to change."

"A wise man adapts himself to circumstances, as water adapts to the pipe it flows through."

"The greatest adventure is the journey within oneself."

"True friendship is a plant of slow growth; it must be watered by constancy."

"The pursuit of truth requires both courage and humility."

"In all things, moderation is the key to lasting peace."

"The greatest gift a parent can give a child is the love of learning."