To have a respect for ourselves guides our morals; to have a deference for others governs our manners.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

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.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

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

A lost battle is a battle one thinks one has lost.

Power comes from sincere service

It's notthe size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.

All that is sometimes needed to make you content with you lot is a bad dream.

He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.