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

Allthings at first appear difficult.

Analysis kills spontaneity.The grain once ground to floor,springs and germinates no more.

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.

I'mjust preparing my impromptu remarks.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

Snap judgment has a way of becoming unfastened.

Life cannot go on without much forgetting.

Few things are harder to pus up with than the annoyance of a good example.

All creeds and opinions are nothing but the result of chance and temperament.