Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

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

The civilisation of one epoch becomes the manure of the next.

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

We owealmost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

You can't go very far if you don't begin very near.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

You must remember that all work is simply to bring out the power of the mind which is already there to wake up the soul.

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

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.