Old men are dangerous; it does not matter to them what is going to happen to the world.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

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

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

Silenceis the mother of truth.

Icannot divine how it happens that the man who knows the least is the mostargumentative.

Nothingstrengthens the judgment and quickens the conscience like individualresponsibility.

DonÆt let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.