Nothing lays itself open to the change of exaggeration more than the language of naked truth.

What is required is sight and insight, then you might add one more excite.

Theability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

You can't unscramble an egg.

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

There'sno need to fear the wind if your haystacks are tied down.

Younever really understand a person until you consider things from his point ofview.

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

Humour is a hole that lets the sawdust out of a stuffed shirt.

Better ask ten times than go astray once.

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.