Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

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

Sometimes the man of action is the fellow who has just got both his feat in hot water.

People say law but they mean wealth.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

Never answer a letter while you are angry.

Theability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who haveit; to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.