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

As we grow old...the beauty steals inwards.

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

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur

Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.

My fathersaid: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Let theother fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation for alwaysmaking all the money, you won't have many deals.

Be yourself and speak your mind today, though it contradicts all you have said before.

I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure yourealize that what you heard isn't what I meant.

Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and theneglected opportunity.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.