Thedeepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

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

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

Our distrust is very expensive.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

Few men of action have been able to make a graceful exit at the appropriate time.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it.

Freedom to learn is the first necessity of guaranteeing that man himself shall be self-reliant enough to be free

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

Takeyour life into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.

Enthusiasm sees only the down payment.