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

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

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

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Dig a well before you are thirsty.

Centralization as a system is inconsistent with a non-voilent structure of society.

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

The worst form of injustice is pretended justice.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who haveit; to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.