When you choose the lesses of two evils always remember there is still an evil.

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

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

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.

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

There is much more learning than knowing in the world.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

Light is good in whatever lamp it may burn; even as a rose is beautiful in whatever garden it may bloom.

Humour is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.

Use softwords and hard arguments.

To everyanswer you can find a new question.