Far better to

Far better to
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
  

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Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.
In all superstitions wise men follow fools.
I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure yourealize that what you heard isn't what I meant.
Theconventional view serves to protect us from the painful job of thinking.
Every age thinks its battle the most important of all.
Evena sheet of paper has two sides.
Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.
To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.
Within-groupconflict is always personal and emotional even if it begins with impersonalissues.
People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.
Arbitrary power is like most other things which are veryhard, very liable to be broken.
It's not only later than you think- it's sooner than you suspect.