Fromlittle acorns mighty oaks do grow.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.

Education is the ability to listen to almost everything without losing your temper or self-confidence.

There is a foolish corner in the brain of wisest man.

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

Most ofour so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believingas we already do.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

If you would know what nobody knows, read what everybody reads just after one year afterwards.

Comedy is an escape, not from the truth but from despair; a narrow escape into faith.