Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

The good things of life are not to be had singly, but come to us with a mixture; like a school boy's holiday, with a task affixed to the tail of it.

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

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

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetitionimpresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

Toevery answer you can find a new question.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

We cannot all be great but we can always attach ourselves to something that is great.

Pleasure is the sincerest compliment.

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.