To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

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

He that can't endure the bad, will not live to see thegood.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

Humality is a strange thing. The minute you think you've got it, you've lost it.

Man alone contains within himself as many species as exist on earth.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

Reason is my philosophy, is only a harmony among irrational impulses.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.