The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

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

Evil alone has oil for every wheel

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

The true test of intelligence is not how much people know how to do, but how they behave when they don't know what to do.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

Beware of the chap who reminds you that you can't take it with you . he'll try to take it with him.

True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Beon a horse when you go in search of a better one.

Tofight fear, act. To increase fear wait, put off, postpone.