This creative man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea like a hero.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Theloftier the building the deeper the foundation must be.

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

The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

Wecould never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.

A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after while he gets to know something.

Oppositesattract and then can't stand each other.

Wisdom is what you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred totalk.

Liberty and democracy becomes unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.

You'rein a much better position to talk with people when they approach you thanwhen you approach them.

Happiness is a choice that requires affort at times.