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

Silenceis the mother of truth.

Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the goodintentions of those who create it.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

A half truth is a whole lie.

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

The hand of liberty is stronger than arms of power.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

Peoplewho can't admit they are part of the problem, will never be part of itssolution.

Thedifference between the right word and the almost right word is the differencebetween lightning and a lightning bug.

Stability is not immobility