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

We areall inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.

We ownalmost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it.

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

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

Somepeople reach the top of the ladder only to find it is leaning against thewrong wall.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

I haveoften regretted my speech, never my silence.