Learning is the property of those who fear to do disagreeable things.

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

No strength within, no respect without.

Tobelieve in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

As long as there is life there is danger.

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

Instinct is the nose of the mind.

To believein something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

People who do not believe in miracles are not realist.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.