Themost dramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between menbut between a man and himselfwhere the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

To be spiritual is not to reject reason but to go beyond it.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Ignorance is a bold, and knowledge reserved

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 last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

I don't like that man. I'm going to have to get to knowhim better.

Whenanger comes, wisdom goes.

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.