Instead of looking on discussion as a stumbling block in the way of action, we think it an indispensable preliminary to any wise action at all.

To face calamity with a mind as unclouded as may be, and quickly to react against it-that in a city and in an individual-is real strength.

Time as he grows old teaches many lessons. - Aeschylus Time is the wisest counselor of all.

Although only a few may originate a policy, we are all able to judge it.

Time is the wisest counselor of all.

Remember, too, that if your country has the greatest name in all the world, it is because she never bent before disaster; because she has expended more life and effort in war than any other city, and has won for herself a power greater than any hitherto known, the memory of which will descend to the latest posterity.

Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you!