In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

Almost all of our relationships begin and most of them continue as forms of mutual exploitation, a mental or physical barter, to be terminated when one or both parties run out of goods.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper upbringing, a sound set of values.

Marriagemeans expectations and expectations mean conflict.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

Theshallower the brook, the more it babbles.

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

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

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.