In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

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

Decisionis the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothinghappens.... Decision is the courageous facing of issues, knowing that if theyare not faced, problems will remain forever unanswered.

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

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.

Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.

Personal responsibility is too fiscal accountability as lovemaking is to a gynaecological examination

Youcan't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

He that can't endure the bad, will not live to see thegood.

Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom