Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

If power is for sale, sell your mother to buy it. You canalways buy her back again.

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

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

Thegreatest glory in living lies not in never falling,but in rising every time we fall.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

Thefirst principle of contract negotiation is don'tremind them of what you did in the past; tell them what you're going to do inthe future.

Thespirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Faith is continuation of reason.

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.