Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

Man show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

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

Reasonand emotion are not antagonists. What seems like a struggle between twoopposing ideas or values, one of which, automatic and unconscious, manifestsitself in the form of a feeling.

The measure of a man is what he does with power.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Evena sheet of paper has two sides.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

Who digs a pit for others will fall in themselves.

Manyspeak much who cannot speak well.