Man must not check reason by tradition, but must check tradition by reason.

Reason is my philosophy, is only a harmony among irrational impulses.

Blessed are they who have nothing to say and who cannot be persuaded to say it.

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Silenceis a true friend that never betrays.

If you are distressed by anything external, the pain isnot due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you havethe power to revoke at any moment.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

Nogarden is without its weeds.

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

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

you can not strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.