The poet gives us his essence, but prose takes the mould of the body and mind entire.

Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

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

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

Oppositesattract and then can't stand each other.

Tobelieve in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

Theonly difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is the way inwhich we use them.

Ignorance is a bold, and knowledge reserved

Any man's death diminishes me, because i am involved in mankind; and, therefore, never tend to know for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.

The Natural flights of Human mind are not from Pleasure to pleasure, but from hope to hope.

Unselfishness is more paying,only people have not the patience to practice it.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government