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

When you choose the lesses of two evils always remember there is still an evil.

Watching small men at work reconciles to the great.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

People who invite trouble always complain when it occurs.

People loan their trust, they don't give it.

Insteadof suppressing conflicts, specific channels could be created to make thisconflict explicit, and specific methods could be set up by which the conflictis resolved.

Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Unless aman has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

A miserand a liar bargain quickly.