No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

Don't let life discourage your, everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.

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

Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.

The function of genius is to furnish cretins with ideas twenty year later.

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

Parents these days scarcely bring up children; they finance them.

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

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

A roundegg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harshaccording to how you speak them.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.