Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

The sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait untilthe deadline looms large.

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

The good neighbour looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human, and therefore, brothers.

Thepast is malleable and flexible, changing as our recollection interprets andre-explains what has happened.

A school should be the most beautiful place in every town- so beautiful tht the punishment for undutiful children should be that they be debarred from going to school the following day.

Trust no one unless you have eaten much salt with him.

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

When a man meets his mates society begins.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!