It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

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

Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons. WE can only record its moods and chronicle their return.

Thereis no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate whata thing is worth to 'you.'

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Power never takes a back step only in the face of morepower.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Science has promised us truth. It has never promised us either peace or happiness.

Duringthe Depression, or back when we were fighting Hitler, people didn't have timeto sue a company if the coffee was too hot. There were urgent, pressingproblems. If you think you have it tough, read history books.

Thesearch for someone to blame is always successful.

The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man.

Therecan be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. Hisinstinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, hemost illogically kicks up a row.