The loftierthe building the deeper the foundation must be.

Almost all four faults are more pardonable than the methods we think up to hide them

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Instinct is the nose of the mind.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.

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

A man without imagination is like a bird without wings.

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

The planers do not make or mar our destiny. we are the makers of our destiny.