It's more shameful to mistrust one's friends than to be deceived by them.

To copy is to put an end to creativeness. Unless there is originality, you can do nothing.

Wecould never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

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

Cheat me in the price but not in the goods i purchase.

Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

Youcan't shake hands with a clenched fist.

Thesearch for someone to blame is always successful.