Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned

There is all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.

Man show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable.

The man who says he's too old to learn new tricks probably always was.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

The comforter's head never aches.