Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Better ask ten times than go astray once.

When weblame, we give away our power.

The man who says he's too old to learn new tricks probably always was.

People who invite trouble always complain when it occurs.

Soremarkably perverse is the nature of man that he despises those that court himand admires whoever will not bend before him.

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

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree.

Many a gem of wisdom have gone unsaid, because someone lacked ability to express it.