Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.

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

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.

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

Everytime we read, a seed is sown for the future.

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

Thereare two sides to every question.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

The hardest thing to disguise is you feelings when you put a lot of relatives on the train for home.

Sciencecannot resolve moral conflicts, but it can help to more accurately frame thedebates about those conflicts.

Fate chooses our relatives, We choose our friends.