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

We make our friends, we make our enemies, but God makes our next-door neighbours.

We arejudged by what we finish, not what we start.

Any child who has parents who are interested in him and has a house full of books isin't poor.

Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.

Untrained intelligence is as much of use as a bottle without an opener.

Pain is the outcome of sin.

Few men of action have been able to make a graceful exit at the appropriate time.

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

Badplanning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.