Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

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

Ittakes nine months to have a baby, no matter how many people you put on thejob.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.

Aproblem is a chance for you to do your best.

Accomplishmentof purpose is better than making a profit.

Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.

Manners make the fortune of the ambitious youth.