I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

Happiness is the wondrous commodity, the more your give; the more you have.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Freedom is not caprice, but room to enlarge

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

Thetime to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.

Every advantage has its tax