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

Thereare no secrets. There is no mystery. There is only common sense.

We own almostall our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

Malice drinketh its own poison.

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

Silencemay be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than tolisten to him?

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

A Leader is a dealer in hope.

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.

Finance is the art of passing currency from hand to hand until it finally disappears.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.