Power consists in one's capacity to link his will with thepurpose of others, to lead by reason and a gift of cooperation.

A rumor goes in one ear and out many mouths.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshownmarble of great sculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Most people suspended their judgement till somebody else has expressed his own and then they respect it.

Trust no one unless you have eaten much salt with him.

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

Concentration of wealth will never be a problem as long as we have those three great institutions for redistributing it: Taxes, wives, offspring.

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony