Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

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

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

History is the witness of the times, the light of truth.

It's better to let someone think you are an Idiot than to open your mouth and prove it.

One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

Thedeepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us,that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

As if you could kill time without injuring eternity.

One of the function of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence.

Man show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable.