Pleasure is by no means an infallible critical guide, but it is the least fallible.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

Nothing lays itself open to the change of exaggeration more than the language of naked truth.

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.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

Peacecan not be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Ourlonging for understandingis Eternal.

Education is the chief defence of a Nation.

Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.