The weaknesses of many make leader possible.

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

There arealways two forces warring against each other within us.

Why don'tyou want to do what you know you should do? The reason you don't is thatyou're in conflict with yourself.

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

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.

One of the function of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence.

In God we trust; all others pay cash.

When our hearts are empty, we collect things.