It is a good reader that makes a good book.

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

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

There may be said to be two classes of people in the world: those who constantly divide the people of the world into two classes and those who do not.

The work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.

Thecourts of this country should not be the places where resolution of disputesbegins. They should be the places where the disputes end after alternativemethods of resolving disputes have been considered and tried.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Old wood best of burn, old friend to trust and old authors to read.

Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Our longingfor understandingis Eternal.

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