Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

Ifthere is any great secret of success in life, it lies in the ability to putyourself in the other person’s place and to see things from his point of view as well as your own.

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

Beware of the chap who reminds you that you can't take it with you . he'll try to take it with him.

If youare standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

A lie has no leg, but a scandel has wings

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

The darkest hour has only 60 minutes

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

Between friends there is no need of Justice.

A nation reveals itself not only by the men it honours, the men it remembers.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.