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

Freedom suppressed and again regained bites with keener fangs that freedom never endangered.

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

Nothingso completely baffles one who is full of trick and duplicity himself, thanstraightforward and simple integrity in another.

Trust is difficult to define, but we know when it's presentand when it's not.

Dig a well before you are thirsty.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

No man everdid a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greater tohimself .

A good conscience is the best divinity.

Most people suspended their judgement till somebody else has expressed his own and then they respect it.

A lie has no leg, but a scandel has wings