Theability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

The strongest is never strong enough to be always, the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty.

It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.

Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

We willbe known by the tracks we leave behind.

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

You may give gifts without caring, but you can't care without giving

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

Man must not check reason by tradition, but must check tradition by reason.

Only freemen can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom andmine cannot be separated.

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

Conscience is the frame of character, love is the covering for it.