The possession of

The possession of
The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.
  

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He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.
Slander cannot destroy an honest man: when the flood recedes the rock is there.
He whocannot cut the bread evenly cannot get on well with people.
To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.
The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.
You can outdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.
Misfortuneis not that which can be avoided, but that which cannot.
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The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion
In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.
Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment