Far better to think

Far better to think
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
  

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In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.
Conflictbuilds character. Crisis defines it.
To have a respect for ourselves guides our morals; to have a deference for others governs our manners.
Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom
The cause of liberty becomes a mockery if the price to be paid is the wholesale destruction of those who are to enjoy liberty.
Everyone speaks well of his heart, but no one dares to say it of his dead.
No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.
It's more shameful to mistrust one's friends than to be deceived by them.
The amount of effort put into a campaign by a worker expands in proportion to the personal benefits that he will derive from his party's victory.
If you truly want honesty, don't ask questions you don't really want the answer to.
Sometimesone pays most for the things one gets for nothing.
Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.