A hero is no braver than anyone else; he is only brave minutes longer

Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Power doesn't corrupt people, people corrupt power.

A peace which depends upon fear is nothing but a suppressed war.

Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

An artist is only a very small part of the universe and should receive no more attention than any other thing on earth which provides us with beauty, happiness and plenty

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Truthsprings from argument amongst friends.