The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.

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

Not work, but the thought that he must work is what makes the lazy man tired.

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.

Always the dullness of the fool is the whetstone of the wits

The work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

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

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.

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.

The first duty of love is to listen.