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 most successful man in the life is the man who has the best information.

Between friends there is no need of Justice.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned

Let uswork without disputing. It is the only way to render life tolerable.

There is nobody so irritating as somebody with less intelligence and more sense than we have.

There arealways two forces warring against each other within us.

The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.

Power never takes a back step only in the face of morepower.