We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Golf is an expensive way of playing marbles.

The lion and the calf shall lie down together, but the calf won't get much sleep.

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

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

Tolerance that accepts merits as the most natural thing in World is the highest applause.

Reasonguides but a small part of man, and the rest obeys feeling, true or false,and passion, good or bad.

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

It's better to let someone think you are an Idiot than to open your mouth and prove it.

The good things of life are not to be had singly, but come to us with a mixture; like a school boy's holiday, with a task affixed to the tail of it.

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.