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

It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

Thedifference between the right word and the almost right word is the differencebetween lightning and a lightning bug.

Oppositesattract and then can't stand each other.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.

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

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

What we seek we shall find, what we flee from flee from us.

An individual without information can't takeresponsibility. An individual with information can't help but takeresponsibility.

A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughtd other man by reason of respect or natural love.

A goodplan is like a road map: it shows the final destination and usually the bestway to get there.

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought