Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves byour intentions.

The most successful man in the life is the man who has the best information.

Themost important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how toget along with people.

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

Love is an act of faith and whoever is of little faith is also of little love.

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

Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.

Wherethe tongue slips, it speaks the truth.

As we grow old...the beauty steals inwards.

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

A man without imagination is like a bird without wings.