Peoplewho are only good with hammers see every problem as a nail.

A newbroom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.

There is a foolish corner in the brain of wisest man.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escapea hundred days of sorrow.

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

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

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Nobody'sa natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hardto stay on top.

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

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.