If a politician murders his mother, the first response of the press or of his opponents will likely be not read more

If a politician murders his mother, the first response of the press or of his opponents will likely be not that it was a terrible thing to do, but rather that in a statement made six years before he had gone on record as being opposed to matricide.

A little government and a little luck are necessary in life; but only a fool trusts either of them.

A little government and a little luck are necessary in life; but only a fool trusts either of them.

There is no slavery but ignorance.

There is no slavery but ignorance.

Let the sun shine in.

Let the sun shine in.

Leadership is the ability of a single individual through his or her actions to motivate others to higher levels of read more

Leadership is the ability of a single individual through his or her actions to motivate others to higher levels of achievement.

My attitude is never to be satisfied, never enough, never.

My attitude is never to be satisfied, never enough, never.

The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes.

The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes.

All lasting change is incremented, based on unfolding traditions and developing institutions. Revolutionary upheavals may change how the world looks read more

All lasting change is incremented, based on unfolding traditions and developing institutions. Revolutionary upheavals may change how the world looks but seldom changes the way the world works. Lasting historical change comes not through tidal waves but through the irresistible creeping tide.

Glory is the child of peril.

Glory is the child of peril.