Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

Instinct is the nose of the mind.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

The wise man reads both books and life itself.

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

The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.

I give myself,sometimes, admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it.

Nothingstrengthens the judgment and quickens the conscience like individualresponsibility.

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.