Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recepient, at least it benefits the bestower.

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

Personal appearance is looking the best you can for the money.

Only the educated are free.

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.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

As contagion of sickness makes sickness, contagion oftrust can make trust.

Whenour knowing exceeds our sensing, we will no longer be deceived by theillusions of our senses.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

Responsibility is the high price of self-ownership.