The man who opts for revenge should dig two graves.

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

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.

The man who says he's too old to learn new tricks probably always was.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Differentfields, different grasshoppers; different seas, different fish.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

A roundegg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harshaccording to how you speak them.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree.