There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

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

Nothing so wonderfully concentrates the mind as theprospect of a hanging.

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

There is no evil in the atoms, only in men's souls.

Thereis all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.

Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.

Whenangry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry a hundred.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshownmarble of great sculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Nevermiss a good chance to shut up.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical