The merit belongs to begineer; should his successor do even more better.

Thereverse side also has a reverse side.

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

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

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

What dowe live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.