The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.

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

Thoroughnesscharacterizes all successful men. Genius is the art of taking infinite pains.All great achievement has been characterized by extreme care, infinitepainstaking, even to the minutest detail.

Themost prepared are the most dedicated.

Younever really understand a person until you consider things from his point ofview.

Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.

Thereare no secrets. There is no mystery. There is only common sense.

you cannot establish sound security on borrowed money

Some people suffer in silence louder than others

There is much more learning than knowing in the world.

We areall inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,