Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment

The fundamental concept in social science is Power, in thesame sense in which Energy is the fundamental concept in physics.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Remembernot only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

There is a foolish corner in the brain of wisest man.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

Bestill when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

I give myself,sometimes, admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it.