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

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

Speakwhen you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

The ability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

I have learned through bitter experience the one supremelesson to conserve my anger, and as heat conserved is transmitted into energy,even so our anger controlled can be transmitted into a power that can movethe world.

An honest man's word is as good as his bond.

Measurement of life should be rather proportioned to the intensity of experience than it's actual length.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

A language is like living skin itself.

There are three ways of bearing ills of life: by indifference, by philosophy, and by religion.