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

One hallmark of freedom is the sound of laughter.

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.

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

Quite often good things have hurtful consequnces. There are instances of men who have been ruined by their money or killed by their courage.

There is no knowledge that is not power.

It's not only later than you think- it's sooner than you suspect.

Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.

The hearthas arguments with which the logic of mind is not acquainted.

Ifyou are leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

Talkback to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.