One of the function of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence.

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

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

People loan their trust, they don't give it.

Icannot give you a formula for success, but I can give you the formula forfailure: Try to please everyone.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay, falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

Unresolved:A dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine.

The desire for change is a sign of safety.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out