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

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

Action may not always bring Happiness, but there is no happiness without Action.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.

The good things of life are not to be had singly, but come to us with a mixture; like a school boy's holiday, with a task affixed to the tail of it.

Teaching may contribute to certain kinds of learning under certain circumstances.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

True youth is a quality which is acquired only with age.

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

A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

The singlemost powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get up andwalk away from the table without a deal.