Luck never mad a mad man wise

Patriots always talk of dying for their country, and never of killing for their country

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

We areall inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.

Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Sorrow and silence are strong, and patient endurance is god-like.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

No strength within, no respect without.

Theloftier the building the deeper the foundation must be.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.