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

Myfather said: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Letthe other fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation foralways making all the money, you won't have many deals.

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

Youdon't have to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth.Success has made failures of many men.

The strongest is never strong enough to be always, the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty.

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

A language is like living skin itself.

It's good to shut up sometimes.

The major cause of traffic accidents is that men put into their cars as much ego as petrol.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfortable