One of the function of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence.

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

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.

True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.

Assumptionof cooperative goals leads to viewing the conflict as a common problem to besolved for mutual benefit.

Knowledge is of two kinds, we know a subject ourselves or we know where we can get information upon it.

The art of writing is the art of restraint.

You gotto be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you mightnot get there.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

Liberty and democracy becomes unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.

Philosophy may describe unreason, as it may describe force; it cannot hope to refute them.