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

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

No man everdid a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greater tohimself .

Peoplewho are only good with hammers see every problem as a nail.

Before youbuild a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

Silenceis a true friend that never betrays.

Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

Let uswork without disputing. It is the only way to render life tolerable.

I have oftenregretted my speech, never my silence.

A smallbenefit obtained is better than a great one in expectation.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

Only freemen can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom andmine cannot be separated.