The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

To know how to free oneself is nothing: the arduous thing is to know what to do with one's freedom.

The wise man reads both books and life itself.

Badplanning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

A peace which depends upon fear is nothing but a suppressed war.

A slyrabbit will have three openings to its den.

A woman can say more in a sigh than a man can say in a sermon.

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Whenevertwo good people argue over principles, they are both right.

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