you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.

Do not wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not hethat you wrong but yourself.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

Never play cat and mouse games if you are a mouse.

Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

Take yourlife into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.