A newbroom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.

Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons. WE can only record its moods and chronicle their return.

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

Buyingis cheaper than asking.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important

The power to do good is also the power to do harm.

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.