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

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

Artists can color the sky red because they know its blue.those of us who are not artists must color things the way they really are or people might think we are stupid.

Youdon't have to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth.Success has made failures of many men.

A caricature is always ture only for an instant.

My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning tosee things from the plant's point of view.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish.

Whendealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic,but creatures of emotion.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Our longingfor understandingis Eternal.