A forte always makes a foible.

Before we acquire great power we must acquire wisdom to use it well.

Human character evermore publishes itself. The most fugitive deed and word, the intimated purpose, express character.

Every man is actually weak, and apparently strong. To himself, he seems weak; to others, formidable.

Speak what you think today in hard words and tomorrow speak what tomorrow thinks in hard words again, though it contradict every thing you said today.

How we hate this solemn Ego that accompanies the learned, like a double, wherever he goes.

Power is in nature the essential measure of right.