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

Beware of the chap who reminds you that you can't take it with you . he'll try to take it with him.

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

A clever person turns great troubles into little ones andlittle ones into none at all.

A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.

.Oneshould count each day a separate life.

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

Tofight fear, act. To increase fear wait, put off, postpone.

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.