To know the pains of power, we must go to those who haveit; to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Ittakes nine months to have a baby, no matter how many people you put on thejob.

No one lies as much as the indignant do.

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

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

If anenemy is annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughtd other man by reason of respect or natural love.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us,that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

No one is free who does not Lord over himself.

DonÆt let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was

Whenanger comes, wisdom goes.

Thedeepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.