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

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

Never answer a letter while you are angry.

Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment

you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

Peoplewho can't admit they are part of the problem, will never be part of itssolution.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Modesty is the clothing of talent.

Education makes people easy to lead, but difficult to drive; Easy to govern, but impossible to enslave

Our faults irritate us most when we see them in others.

Happiness is the wondrous commodity, the more your give; the more you have.

Necessitynever made a good bargain.