Weagree completely on everything, including the fact we don't see eye to eye.

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

We areall faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised asimpossible situations.

A language is like living skin itself.

Becausewe focused on the snake, we missed the scorpion.

Nothingstrengthens the judgment and quickens the conscience like individualresponsibility.

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

To have a respect for ourselves guides our morals; to have a deference for others governs our manners.

Ignoring is not the same thing as being tolerant

If you would know what nobody knows, read what everybody reads just after one year afterwards.