Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

Fanaticism is the false fire of an overheated mind.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

To copy is to put an end to creativeness. Unless there is originality, you can do nothing.

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

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.

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

We own almostall our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.

Humoris the affectionate communication of insight.

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.