A stated truth loses its grace, but a repeated error appears insipid and ridiculous.

How many kings are governed by their ministers, how many ministers by their secretaries? Who, in such cases, is really the chief?

We don't get to know people when they come to us; we must go to them to find out what they are like.

The man with insight enough to admit his limitations comes nearest to perfection.

Energy will do anything that can be done in the world; and no talents, no circumstances, no opportunities will make a two-legged animal a man without it.

Whatever Nature undertakes, she can only accomplish it in a sequence. She never makes a leap.

There are people who pay attention to the weaknesses of their friends; that is to no avail. I have always closely watched and profited from the strengths of my adversaries.