We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves byour intentions.

Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

I don't like that man. I'm going to have to get to knowhim better.

Wisdomis what you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred totalk.

Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.

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

Conflictis the gadfly of thought. It stirs us to observation and memory. Itinstigates to invention. It shocks us out of sheeplikepassivity, and sets us at noting and contriving.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

Speakwhen you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.