Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

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

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

To be preparedis half the victory.

Nevermiss a good chance to shut up.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Compromise,n. Such an adjustment of conflicting interests as gives each adversary thesatisfaction of thinking he has got what he ought not to have, and isdeprived of nothing except what was justly his due.

I’mwilling for any solution religious, political. I’m not going to keepoffering to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

Search not a wound too deep lest thou maketh a new one.