Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

Whenyou're at the edge of a cliff, sometimes progress is a step backwards.

Icannot give you a formula for success, but I can give you the formula forfailure: Try to please everyone.

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

No strength within, no respect without.

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

Mirrors should be able to think before reflecting the images.

Don'twrestle a pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Be yourself and speak your mind today, though it contradicts all you have said before.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

He whocannot cut the bread evenly cannot get on well with people.