Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Education is the ability to listen to almost everything without losing your temper or self-confidence.

It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to loseliberty; or to seek power over others, and to lose power over a man's self.

Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.

Some people suffer in silence louder than others

Old men are dangerous; it does not matter to them what is going to happen to the world.

Step after step the ladder is ascended

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

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