It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to loseliberty; or to seek power over others, and to lose power over a man's self.

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.

Power consists in one's capacity to link his will with thepurpose of others, to lead by reason and a gift of cooperation.

Ability is poor men's wealth

It is a strange desire to seek power and to lose liberty,or to seek power over others and to lose power over a man's self.

A goodpreparation takes longer than the delivery.

Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.

Jealousy arises from lack of Confidence, not in others, but in onself.

People say law but they mean wealth.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

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