There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

Every advantage has its tax

Reasonand emotion are not antagonists. What seems like a struggle between twoopposing ideas or values, one of which, automatic and unconscious, manifestsitself in the form of a feeling.

To copy is to put an end to creativeness. Unless there is originality, you can do nothing.

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

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier tobe sometimes cheated than not to trust.

Everyone speaks well of his heart, but no one dares to say it of his dead.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.