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

Voilence is a Just when kindness is vain

When you choose the lesses of two evils always remember there is still an evil.

You can not help men permanantly by doing for them what they could do for themselves

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.

When a man meets his mates society begins.

Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.

Theability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

To exaggrerate is to weaken.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.