The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannothurt you.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

I am atpeace with God. My conflict is with man.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

Mirrors should be able to think before reflecting the images.

If absolute power corrupts absolutely, does absolutepowerlessness make you pure?

Pleasure is by no means an infallible critical guide, but it is the least fallible.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

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

Words are like spears: Once they leave your lips they can never come back.

Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.