It is a lesson which all history teaches wise men, to puttrust in ideas, and not in circumstances.

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.

Themore adaptability exists for a given kind of decision, the less risky it isto make plans for the future, and therefore the more likely it is that morepeople will make more plans in such areas.

Education is the chief defence of a Nation.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

As contagion of sickness makes sickness, contagion oftrust can make trust.

Makesure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, andyou can't settle anything until morning anyway.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

Do notfind fault, find a remedy.

A man without a smiling face must not open a shop.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Many a gem of wisdom have gone unsaid, because someone lacked ability to express it.