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

Mensucceed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for theirvictories.

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.

A Habit is a shirt made of iron.

Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.

Thetime to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.

Thedays are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

Younever really understand a person until you consider things from his point ofview.

Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.

Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead.

Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.