Chances happens to all, but to turn chance to reality is the gift of the few.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

The man who opts for revenge should dig two graves.

The repetition in nature may not be a mere recurrence. It may e a theatrical "encore"

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Knowlege is two-fold, and consists not only an affirmation of what is true, but in the negation of that which is faise

The World is but, a school of inquiry.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid

It'sthe repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that beliefbecomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.

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