You only have power over people so long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's nolonger in your power he's free again.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Kindwords can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

Takecare, don't fight, and remember: if you do not choose to lead, you willforever be led by others. Find what scares you, and do it. And you can make adifference, if you choose to do so.

The great despisers are the greater reverers.

A bad workman never gets a good tool.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

Talk back to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Worry is a circle of inefficient thoughts whirling about a point of fear.

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.