The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

Power doesn't corrupt people, people corrupt power.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Thetorment of human frustration, whatever its immediate cause,is the knowledge that the self is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangledmind’ leaking away in lonely, wasteful self-conflict.

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

A man is but a product of his thoughts; what he thinks, that he becomes

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recepient, at least it benefits the bestower.