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

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

Patience is the art of hoping.

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

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

None but the productive can be strong; and none but the strong can be free.

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

Communicationis a skill that you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. Ifyou're willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of everypart of your life.

Tofight fear, act. To increase fear wait, put off, postpone.

The Universe is not only queerer that we imagine, it is queered than we can imagine.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.