Fanaticism is the false fire of an overheated mind.

Necessitynever made a good bargain.

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

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

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

A book, like a landscape, is a state of consciouness varying with readers.

Takecare, don't fight, and remember: if you do not choose to lead, you willforever be led by others. Find what scares you, and do it. And you can make adifference, if you choose to do so.

Talentalone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at theright time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are youready?'

Manmust evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge,aggression, and retaliation.

The weaknesses of many make leader possible.

Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.

A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles.