The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry ahundred.

The great essentials of happiness are: something to do,something to love and something to hope for.

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

Thewill to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare.
Beforeyou build a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

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

Thedifference between the right word and the almost right word is the differencebetween lightning and a lightning bug.

You can't unscramble an egg.

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

Ifanyone is not willing to accept your point of view, try to see his point of view.

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.