The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

Renown and repose do not go together.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves byour intentions.

Too little liberty brings stagnation, too much brings chaos.

Myinterest is in the future because I'm going to be spending the rest of mylife there.

Every advantage has its tax

Trust resides squarely between faith and doubt.