Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Every man has enough power left to carry out that of whichhe is convinced.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

There are three ways of bearing ills of life: by indifference, by philosophy, and by religion.

It seemedrather incongruous that in a society of super sophisticated communication, weoften suffer from a shortage of listeners.

Whenevertwo good people argue over principles, they are both right.

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Astupid act entails doing the work twice over.

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

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