To have a respect for ourselves guides our morals; to have a deference for others governs our manners.

Man alone contains within himself as many species as exist on earth.

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

Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself.

All bravery stands upon comparisons.

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannothurt you.

Don't throwout the baby with the bath water.

A rumor goes in one ear and out many mouths.

It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well.

Wenever have the time to do it right but always have time to do it over.

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

Thefibers of all things have their tension and are strained like the strings ofan instrument.