We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

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Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

Freedom can only be real if it is freedom for those think differently.

Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

You can outdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

The most successful man in the life is the man who has the best information.

Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.