Nothing would be done at all if a man waited till he could do it so well that no one could find fault with it

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

As long as there is life there is danger.

Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

Whenevertwo good people argue over principles, they are both right.

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

Aproblem is a chance for you to do your best.

I’mwilling for any solution religious, political. I’m not going to keepoffering to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.

We make our friends, we make our enemies, but God makes our next-door neighbours.

If youare standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.