Power consists in one's capacity to link his will with thepurpose of others, to lead by reason and a gift of cooperation.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait untilthe deadline looms large.

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

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

The property of power is to protect.

Living is the art of getting used to what we did'nt expect.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

Golf is an expensive way of playing marbles.

What is well done is done soon enough.