Arbitrary power is like most other things which are veryhard, very liable to be broken.

The mostdramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between men butbetween a man and himself where the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

The darkest hour has only 60 minutes

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetitionimpresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.

The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Between grief and nothing I will take Grief.

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.