Stability is not immobility

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

Civilization has made the peasantry its pack animal.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Ignorancedoesn't kill you, but it does make you sweat a lot.

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

You canoutdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Inspiration comes of working every day.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.