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

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.

Anyonewho conducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

Afanatic is a person who can’t change his mind and won’t change.

Health and Cheerfulness mutually begets each other.

They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they getinto a position of power, corrupt power.

A taste for truth at any cost is a passion which spares nothing:

The loftierthe building the deeper the foundation must be.

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.