To like and dislike the same thing, that is, indeed, friendship.

It is a good reader that makes a good book.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who haveit; to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Fortune makes a fool of him whom she favours too much

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

The most imaginative people are the most credulous, for to them everything is possible.

They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

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

If anenemy is annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Silencemay be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than tolisten to him?

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.