Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

I have oftenregretted my speech, never my silence.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

The tormentof human frustration, whatever its immediate cause, is the knowledge that theself is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangled mind’ leaking away in lonely,wasteful self-conflict.

I’mwilling for any solution religious, political. I’m not going to keepoffering to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

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

Makesure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, andyou can't settle anything until morning anyway.

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

What matter is not to add years to your life but to add life to your years.

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important