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

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

Conflictisn't negative, it just is.

Sciencecannot resolve moral conflicts, but it can help to more accurately frame thedebates about those conflicts.

The weaknesses of many make leader possible.

The civilisation of one epoch becomes the manure of the next.

Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, notof words. Trust movement.

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

Trust no one unless you have eaten much salt with him.

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

He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.