A good conscience is the best divinity.

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

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Fate chooses our relatives, We choose our friends.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Our faults irritate us most when we see them in others.

Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.

Personal responsibility is too fiscal accountability as lovemaking is to a gynaecological examination

you can not strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.