To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

To teach isto learn twice.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Whenanger comes, wisdom goes.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Reasonand emotion are not antagonists. What seems like a struggle between twoopposing ideas or values, one of which, automatic and unconscious, manifestsitself in the form of a feeling.

You may give gifts without caring, but you can't care without giving

Man's life would be wretched and confined if it were to missthe candid intimacy developed by mutual trust and esteem.