We areall inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.

Therecan be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. Hisinstinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, hemost illogically kicks up a row.

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

I said to the almond tree, ‘'Friend, speak to me of God,’' and the almond treeblossomed.

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

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

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

Liberation is not deliverance.

He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.

The great despisers are the greater reverers.