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

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

Cheat me in the price but not in the goods i purchase.

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

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us,that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

One cannot be precise and still be pure.

God made time, but man made haste.