I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Mistakes are to Life what shadows are to Light.

Evena sheet of paper has two sides.

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.

To everyanswer you can find a new question.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

The Universe is not only queerer that we imagine, it is queered than we can imagine.

Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.

You can't go very far if you don't begin very near.

Humour is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.

The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.