The man with the new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds.

Nothing destroys authority more than the unequal and untimelyinterchange of power stretched too far and relaxed too much.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

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

A room without books is a body without soul

The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

A Habit is a shirt made of iron.

Talkingcomes by nature, silence by wisdom.

Pleasure is by no means an infallible critical guide, but it is the least fallible.

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.