The real purpose of books is to trap the mind into doing its own thinking

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Those who trust us educate us.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

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

True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.

You can have power over people as long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything, he'sno longer in your power.

Whenyou're at the edge of a cliff, sometimes progress is a step backwards.

Thegreatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

It iswith our brothers and sisters that we learn to love, share, negotiate, startand end fights, hurt others, and save face. The basis of healthy (orunhealthy) connections in adulthood is cast during childhood.