A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

Voilence is a Just when kindness is vain

Childhood shows the man, as morning shows the day

Of all the ways to make your fortune the quickest and the best is to make people see clearly how much is your success is in there interest

Conscience is the frame of character, love is the covering for it.

Thetorment of human frustration, whatever its immediate cause,is the knowledge that the self is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangledmind’ leaking away in lonely, wasteful self-conflict.

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

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.

Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.

Tact is the ability to make a person see the lightning without letting him feel the bolt.