True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfortable

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

Much learning does not teach understanding.

A smallbenefit obtained is better than a great one in expectation.

A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

If absolute power corrupts absolutely, does absolutepowerlessness make you pure?

Whenpeople say women can’t be trusted because they cycle every month, myresponse is that men cycle every day, so they should only be allowed tonegotiate peace treaties in the evening.

There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

There isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.