The human being is in the most literal sense a political animal not merely a gregarious animal but an animal which can individuate itself only in the midst of society.
Courage enlarges cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave.
Fame - a few words upon a tombstone and the truth of those not to be...
In politics merit is rewarded by the possessor being raised like a target...
We trifle when we assign limits to our desires since nature hath set none.
Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think, is still the secret...
The fact is ones own voice is not heard anywhere...
I have always believed in evolving a consensus before taking any major...