The sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

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

Goodcommunication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleepafter.

Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Who can say more than rich praise, that you alone are you?

He is poor indeed that can promise nothing.

Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.

One person with a belief is a social power equal to nintynine who have only interest.

Status symbols are medals you buy yourself

He whocannot cut the bread evenly cannot get on well with people.

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.