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

We often pardon those who bore us, we cannot pardon those whom we bore.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Many a gem of wisdom have gone unsaid, because someone lacked ability to express it.

A man is but a product of his thoughts; what he thinks, that he becomes

Light is good in whatever lamp it may burn; even as a rose is beautiful in whatever garden it may bloom.

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.

Useful manual labour, intelligently performed is the means per excellence for developing the intellect.

Better hazard than always be in fear.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.