The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.

I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing.

When Britain and the U.S. invaded Iraq, it was with the reasonable expectation that it was going to increase the threat of terror, as it has.

Let us permit nature to have her way. She understands her business better than we do.

Trouble springs from idleness, and grievous toil from needless ease.