Reason is my philosophy, is only a harmony among irrational impulses.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

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

A good conscience is the best divinity.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

There is no knowledge that is not power.

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

Thepeople to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagreewith you and are too cowardly to let you know.

The more you seat in peace, the less you bleed in war

When your work speaks for itself,don't interrupt.

Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom

Education is the chief defence of a Nation.