Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.

Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.

I want there to be no peasant in my kingdom so poor that he cannot have a chicken in his read more

I want there to be no peasant in my kingdom so poor that he cannot have a chicken in his pot every Sunday.

The mark of a good leader is to know when it's time to follow.

The mark of a good leader is to know when it's time to follow.

Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write read more

Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write much as you would speak; speak as you think. If with your inferior, speak no coarser than usual; if with your superiors, no finer. Be what you say; and, within the rules of prudence, say what you are.

A free man is a jealous of his responsibilities as he is of his liberties.

A free man is a jealous of his responsibilities as he is of his liberties.

It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end.

It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end.

When we have begun to take charge of our lives, to own ourselves, there is no longer any need to read more

When we have begun to take charge of our lives, to own ourselves, there is no longer any need to ask permission of someone.

Men for the sake of getting a living forget to live.

Men for the sake of getting a living forget to live.

No pressure, no diamonds.

No pressure, no diamonds.