I haveoften regretted my speech, never my silence.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

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

The major cause of traffic accidents is that men put into their cars as much ego as petrol.

Ashes fly back into the face of him who throws them.

True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.

The art of writing is the art of restraint.

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

You can not do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.

There is no comparison between that which is last by not succeding and that what is last by not trying.

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

A rumor goes in one ear and out many mouths.