One ofthe lessons

One ofthe lessons
One ofthe lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.
  

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I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.
Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.
Myfather said: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Letthe other fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation foralways making all the money, you won't have many deals.
In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.
Every kind of peaceful cooperation among men is primarily basedon mutual trust and only secondarily on institutions such as courts ofjustice and police.
A smallbenefit obtained is better than a great one in expectation.
Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.
A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.
Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.
The darkest hour has only 60 minutes
Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and
Labour with what zeal we will. Something still remains undone.