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 great advantage of a hotel is that it's a refuge from home life.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Whateverfailures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies Ihave witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of actionwithout thought.

Thereare two dilemmas that rattle the human skull: How do you hang on to someone whowon't stay? And how do you get rid of someone who won't go?

Thedays are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?

Enthusiasm sees only the down payment.

If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, youwouldn't sit for a month.

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

Parents these days scarcely bring up children; they finance them.