We often pardon those who bore us, we cannot pardon those whom we bore.

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

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

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

He that can't endure the bad, will not live to see thegood.

If you get to thinking you're a person of some influence,try ordering somebody else's dog around.

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

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

I’mwilling for any solution religious, political. I’m not going to keepoffering to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

Conflictisn't negative, it just is.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.