We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

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

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

Measurement of life should be rather proportioned to the intensity of experience than it's actual length.

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

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

If pain could have cured us, we should have long ago been saved.

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.

Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.

EDUCATION BEGINS WITH LIFE.