It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

Years wrinkle the face, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.

We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves byour intentions.

I know youbelieve you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realizethat what you heard isn't what I meant.

Childhood shows the man, as morning shows the day

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

A rumor goes in one ear and out many mouths.

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

We gain freedom when we have paid full price for our right to live.

Whendealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic,but creatures of emotion.

Sciencecannot resolve moral conflicts, but it can help to more accurately frame thedebates about those conflicts.