The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

The aim of education is not the specialist but the man of vision who can humanise our life by integrating emotional demands with our new knowledge

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

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

It'swhen you're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

The singlemost powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get up andwalk away from the table without a deal.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

This creative man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea like a hero.

Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.