Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.

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

Unlessa man has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

Nature's instructions are always slow, those of men are generally premature.

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

Wherethe tongue slips, it speaks the truth.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

Chances happens to all, but to turn chance to reality is the gift of the few.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

Talk back to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.