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

What is well done is done soon enough.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

It is better to trust and sometimes be disappointed thanto be forever mistrusting and be right occasionally.

A newspaper is not just for reporting the news as it is, but to make people angry enough to do something about it

It's good to shut up sometimes.

A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughtd other man by reason of respect or natural love.

The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.

Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

In God we trust; all others pay cash.

We do not err because the truth is difficult to see. We err because this is more comfortable