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

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

The majority of mankind always has been and always will be composed of imbeciles.

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

Contradictionshould awaken Attention, not Passion.

The great advantage of a hotel is that it's a refuge from home life.

It's not only later than you think- it's sooner than you suspect.

Miracles enables us to judge of doctrine and doctrine enable us to judge of miracles.

It'sthe repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that beliefbecomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

The hand of liberty is stronger than arms of power.