The great despisers are the greater reverers.

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

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

He who truly knows has no occasion to shout

Every advantage has its tax

A half truth is a whole lie.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

Each time we read, a seed is sown for the future.

Action may not always bring Happiness, but there is no happiness without Action.

Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.