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

History is the witness of the times, the light of truth.

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine thestrongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough to be trusted withunlimited power.

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

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Humour is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.

The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.

Never play cat and mouse games if you are a mouse.

A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughtd other man by reason of respect or natural love.