Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

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 isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

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

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

So longas a man is angry he cannot be in the right.

The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everyting... they just make the most of everything that comes along their way...

Themost important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how toget along with people.

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.