Reformers are those who educate people to appreciate the things they need.

An artist is a cut above the critic, for the artist is writing something which will move the critic. The critic is writing something which will move everybody but the artist

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.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

All your fingernails grow with no convenient speed except broken one.

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

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

Hearme, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Duringthe Depression, or back when we were fighting Hitler, people didn't have timeto sue a company if the coffee was too hot. There were urgent, pressingproblems. If you think you have it tough, read history books.

Whospreads, sows; Who listens, reaps.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.