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

Nothing lays itself open to the change of exaggeration more than the language of naked truth.

The ability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

Silencemay be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than tolisten to him?

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

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 art of writing is the art of restraint.

Slander cannot destroy an honest man: when the flood recedes the rock is there.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Nobody everforgets where he buried the hatchet.

Who digs a pit for others will fall in themselves.