There is no knowledge that is not power.

Too little liberty brings stagnation, too much brings chaos.

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

An artist is only a very small part of the universe and should receive no more attention than any other thing on earth which provides us with beauty, happiness and plenty

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

Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons. WE can only record its moods and chronicle their return.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Inspiration comes of working every day.

Few things are harder to pus up with than the annoyance of a good example.

As if you could kill time without injuring eternity.