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

The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

Imaginationis the eye of your soul.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Life without the Courage is death for slavery.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

Whoever is winning the race will always seem to be invincible.

Any man's death diminishes me, because i am involved in mankind; and, therefore, never tend to know for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.