Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

Thegreatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

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At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

There is no knowledge that is not power.

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

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

The work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.

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