We own almostall our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

A critic is a man who knows the way but can't drive the car.

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur

Thedeepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Eyes are more accurate witness than ears

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

Parents these days scarcely bring up children; they finance them.

Hear me,my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.