The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.

Allthings at first appear difficult.

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come great harmony.

Every advantage has its tax

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

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.

If you are patient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

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

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

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