Who can say more than rich praise, that you alone are you?

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

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

Tobelieve in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take therest as it happens.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait until the deadline looms large.

Ignorance is a bold, and knowledge reserved

Comedy is an escape, not from the truth but from despair; a narrow escape into faith.

Ideal society is a drama enacted exclusively in the imagination

Ifthere is any great secret of success in life, it lies in the ability to putyourself in the other person’s place and to see things from his point of view as well as your own.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.