The measure of a man is what he does with power.

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

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

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

We arejudged by what we finish, not what we start.

Every age thinks its battle the most important of all.

A state with defective laws will have defective morals.

If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree.

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

If absolute power corrupts absolutely, does absolutepowerlessness make you pure?

Fortune makes a fool of him whom she favours too much

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.