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

Tolerance that accepts merits as the most natural thing in World is the highest applause.

The present is never a happy state to any being

When a man meets his mates society begins.

My Strength is made perfect in weakness

Dealwith the faults of others as gently as with your own.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

There is something monstrous in commands couched in invented and unfamiliar language, an alien master is the worst of all. The language of the law must not be foreign to the ears of those who are to obey it.

A life makingmistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doingnothing at all.

Only hethat has traveled the road knows where the holesare deep.

The art of writing is the art of restraint.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical