Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

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

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

A foolshows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

To beprepared is half the victory.

The hand of liberty is stronger than arms of power.

Therecan be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. Hisinstinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, hemost illogically kicks up a row.

If we shake hands with icy fingures, it is because we have burnt them so horribly before.

Ittakes nine months to have a baby, no matter how many people you put on thejob.

A cup is useful only when it is empty; and a mind that is filled with beliefs, with dogmas, with assertions, with quotations, is really an uncreative mind.

It iswith our brothers and sisters that we learn to love, share, negotiate, startand end fights, hurt others, and save face. The basis of healthy (orunhealthy) connections in adulthood is cast during childhood.