Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

All thingsat first appear difficult.

A woman can say more in a sigh than a man can say in a sermon.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

Responsibility is the high price of self-ownership.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

When you choose the lesses of two evils always remember there is still an evil.

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

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.

Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.

Whenpeople say women can’t be trusted because they cycle every month, myresponse is that men cycle every day, so they should only be allowed tonegotiate peace treaties in the evening.

Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.