It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to loseliberty; or to seek power over others, and to lose power over a man's self.

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

To beprepared is half the victory.

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

Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

Sorrow and silence are strong, and patient endurance is god-like.

I think we may safely trust a good deal more than we do.

A good listener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

Ifanyone is not willing to accept your point of view, try to see his point of view.

Who can say more than rich praise, that you alone are you?

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and