Man show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable.

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.

No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.

Sometimesone pays most for the things one gets for nothing.

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

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

The merit belongs to begineer; should his successor do even more better.

You're ina much better position to talk with people when they approach you than whenyou approach them.

To know how to free oneself is nothing: the arduous thing is to know what to do with one's freedom.

Well done is better than well said.