Nothing so wonderfully concentrates the mind as theprospect of a hanging.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

A man'sconversation is the mirror of his thoughts.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

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

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

Power comes from sincere service

Decisionis the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothinghappens.... Decision is the courageous facing of issues, knowing that if theyare not faced, problems will remain forever unanswered.

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Thepeak efficiency of knowledge and strategy is to make conflict unnecessary.

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

So longas a man is angry he cannot be in the right.