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 merit belongs to begineer; should his successor do even more better.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

Blessed are they who have nothing to say and who cannot be persuaded to say it.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.

A room without books is a body without soul

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

Don'tconsider your reputation and you may do anything you like.

One person with a belief is a social power equal to nintynine who have only interest.

Melancholy is the joy of being said.