I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

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

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.

Don't throwout the baby with the bath water.

Only the educated are free.

Never answer a letter while you are angry.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

Don'tstand by the water and long for fish; go home and weave a net.

Books without the knowledge of life are useless.