Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

Liberty and democracy becomes unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.

Genius is a long impatience.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

Like aball batted back and forth, a human being is batted by two forces within.

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

It's more shameful to mistrust one's friends than to be deceived by them.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

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

Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.