There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

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

The most imaginative people are the most credulous, for to them everything is possible.

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

The aimof argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

The worst form of injustice is pretended justice.

Thedays are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?

The ability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

No nation is so poor that it cannot afford to gie free speech

The property of power is to protect.