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

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

Let uswork without disputing. It is the only way to render life tolerable.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

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

You canoutdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish.

Patience is the art of hoping.

Marriagemeans expectations and expectations mean conflict.

Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.

None but the productive can be strong; and none but the strong can be free.