History is the witness of the times, the light of truth.

Learning is the property of those who fear to do disagreeable things.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

Use softwords and hard arguments.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

Familiarize yourself with the chains of bondage and you prepare your own limbs to wear them.

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

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.

You can not do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.