"The highest manifestation of life consists in this: that a being governs its own actions. A thing which is always subject to the direction of another is somewhat of a dead thing."

"The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair; and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater."

"Trust in Allah, but tie your camel."

"The greatest lesson we can learn from the past. . . is that freedom is at the core of every successful nation in the world."

"Hatred is a boomerang which is sure to hit you harder than the one at whom you throw it."

"We're not a security guard company. We sell a *concept* of security."

"By a tranquil mind I mean nothing else than a mind well ordered."

"Every day should be passed as if it were to be our last."

"The actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts."

"You must be willing to protect yourself and what you cherish, no matter what the cost."

"Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer."

"Art is a lie that tells the truth."