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

The more we see, the more we shall be able to imagine, and the more we imagine, the more we must think we see.

The ability to laugh together is the essence of love.

Unless aman has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

The mostimportant things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

Little things console us because little things afflict us.

Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

Those who trust us educate us.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

A slyrabbit will have three openings to its den.

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.