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

He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a questionremains a fool forever.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Tofight fear, act. To increase fear wait, put off, postpone.

Nothing lays itself open to the change of exaggeration more than the language of naked truth.

Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

Discord gives a relish to concord.

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.

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