Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself.

Marriagemeans expectations and expectations mean conflict.

The majority of mankind always has been and always will be composed of imbeciles.

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

If power is for sale, sell your mother to buy it. You canalways buy her back again.

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

Onlyfree men can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedomand mine cannot be separated.

Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Our longingfor understandingis Eternal.

Constantrepetition carries conviction.

Little things console us because little things afflict us.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.