To believein something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

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

Whenpeople say women can’t be trusted because they cycle every month, myresponse is that men cycle every day, so they should only be allowed tonegotiate peace treaties in the evening.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

Step after step the ladder is ascended

you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

Mensucceed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for theirvictories.

There arealways two forces warring against each other within us.

Everything has it's beauty, but not every one sees it.

The good rain like a bad preacher, does not know when to leave off.

Truepeace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.

There'sno need to fear the wind if your haystacks are tied down.