One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

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

Stability is not immobility

Finance is the art of passing currency from hand to hand until it finally disappears.

The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everyting... they just make the most of everything that comes along their way...

The great essentials of happiness are: something to do,something to love and something to hope for.

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

There is much more learning than knowing in the world.

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

Onlyfree men can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedomand mine cannot be separated.