Whateverfailures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies Ihave witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of actionwithout thought.

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

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

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

Youcan't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

Beware,as long as you live, of judging people of appearances.

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.

Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.

Who can say more than rich praise, that you alone are you?