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 creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Everyone speaks well of his heart, but no one dares to say it of his dead.

A hero is no braver than anyone else; he is only brave minutes longer

Truepeace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.

It was impossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.

He who hurriescannot walk with dignity.

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.

Distancedoesn't matter. It is only the first step that is difficult.

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.