The wicked are not always clever, nor are dictators always right.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

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

Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.

What is required is sight and insight, then you might add one more excite.

Renown and repose do not go together.

We gain freedom when we have paid full price for our right to live.

Genius is a long impatience.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

The hardeststep is over the threshold.

Nature's instructions are always slow, those of men are generally premature.

Education is the chief defence of a Nation.