Freedom to learn is the first necessity of guaranteeing that man himself shall be self-reliant enough to be free

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

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

Thedeepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.

Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.

Takeyour life into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.

Jealousy arises from lack of Confidence, not in others, but in onself.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.