The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

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

Whenyou cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of actionyou should take choose the bolder.

One hallmark of freedom is the sound of laughter.

If necessityis the mother of invention, conflict is its father.

Knowledge is of two kinds, we know a subject ourselves or we know where we can get information upon it.

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fire actions than in the non-preformance of base ones.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

The planers do not make or mar our destiny. we are the makers of our destiny.

A lie has no leg, but a scandel has wings

A danger forseen is half avoided.