One of the function of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence.

Folly is perennial and yet the human race has survived

The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.

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

Do notfind fault, find a remedy.

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.

Measurement of life should be rather proportioned to the intensity of experience than it's actual length.

The present is never a happy state to any being

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Power consists in one's capacity to link his will with thepurpose of others, to lead by reason and a gift of cooperation.

Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.

The art of life is the avoiding of pain.