Only the educated are free.

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.

Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine thestrongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough to be trusted withunlimited power.

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

Maturityis the capacity to endure uncertainty.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.