Expreince never helps us avoid doing something foolish; it merely prevents us from enjoying it.

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

Action may not always bring Happiness, but there is no happiness without Action.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.

Do notfind fault, find a remedy.

A good conscience is the best divinity.

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

Humoris the affectionate communication of insight.

Whodigs a pit for others will fall in themselves.

Misfortuneis not that which can be avoided, but that which cannot.

If wecannot end our differences at least we can make the world safe for diversity.