The hand of liberty is stronger than arms of power.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.

Youdon't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Anonymous Agood deal is a state of mind.

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannothurt you.

Every advantage has its tax

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

Before youbuild a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

Angels fly, because they take themselves lightly.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Habit: the shackles of the free

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.