Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

Inbusiness, you don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.

Trust resides squarely between faith and doubt.

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

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

If absolute power corrupts absolutely, does absolutepowerlessness make you pure?

Out ofthe fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

Past time is only eviil at a distance.

Discord gives a relish to concord.