To rule is not

To rule is not
To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.
  

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Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.
True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.
If speakingis silver, then listening is gold.
Anempty sack cannot stand up.
A good conscience is the best divinity.
Humality is a strange thing. The minute you think you've got it, you've lost it.
The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.
Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
Nevermiss a good chance to shut up.
To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.
Peoplewho are only good with hammers see every problem as a nail.
Knowlege is two-fold, and consists not only an affirmation of what is true, but in the negation of that which is faise