Truth is strengthened by observation and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

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

An individual without information can't takeresponsibility. An individual with information can't help but takeresponsibility.

Knowledge is of two kinds, we know a subject ourselves or we know where we can get information upon it.

The art of writing is the art of restraint.

It's good to shut up sometimes.

A teacher as a person is more important than a teacher as a technician. What he is has more effect than anything he does.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

Labour with what zeal we will. Something still remains undone.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

Night is the blotting paper of many sorrows.

Donot wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not he that you wrong but yourself.