Nothing lays itself open to the change of exaggeration more than the language of naked truth.

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

Whenyou're at the edge of a cliff, sometimes progress is a step backwards.

The repetition in nature may not be a mere recurrence. It may e a theatrical "encore"

To beprepared is half the victory.

The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends forwhich we live. Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We haveguided missiles and misguided men.

There is no knowledge that is not power.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.

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

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

All excellent things are as difficult as they are rare