If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.

Faith is continuation of reason.

A foolshows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

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

You could forgive an enemy. It is harder to forgive yourself.

I'mjust preparing my impromptu remarks.

Kindwords can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

A bad workman never gets a good tool.

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.