A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

Alexander's last wrds: Bury my body, dont build any monument. Kip my hand outside,so dat d wrld knws,who won th wrld had noting in hand wen dyin.

Extremiststhink communication means agreeing with them.

An artist is a cut above the critic, for the artist is writing something which will move the critic. The critic is writing something which will move everybody but the artist

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

All mankind is divided into three classes: those who are immovable; those who are movable; and those who move.

To beprepared is half the victory.

I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

Whodigs a pit for others will fall in themselves.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour