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

To be preparedis half the victory.

Man must not check reason by tradition, but must check tradition by reason.

Arbitrary power is like most other things which are veryhard, very liable to be broken.

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.

Icannot divine how it happens that the man who knows the least is the mostargumentative.

The Shortest distance between two jokes makess a perfect speech.

Successdepends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sureto be failure.

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.