Nature arms each man with some faculty which enables himto do easily some feat impossible to any other.

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

The cliche that education never ends virtually ensures that it does'nt begin.

Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!

Truepeace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

A goodlistener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did andit never will.