Commitmentin the face of conflict produces character.

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

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

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Most of our so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believingas we already do.

To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

Sacrificers are not the ones to pity. The ones to pity are those they sacrifice.

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

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

They mayforget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.