The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

The service we render to others is really the rent we pay for our room on this earth.

Happiness is a choice that requires affort at times.

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

Onlyfree men can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedomand mine cannot be separated.

Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the goodintentions of those who create it.

Few things are harder to pus up with than the annoyance of a good example.

Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.