Contradictionshould awaken Attention, not Passion.

Nothing so wonderfully concentrates the mind as theprospect of a hanging.

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

Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.

Most ofour so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believingas we already do.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Poetry is the impish attempt to paint the colour of the wind.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

One cannot be precise and still be pure.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

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

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.