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 prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.

Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and theneglected opportunity.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Living is the art of getting used to what we did'nt expect.

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escapea hundred days of sorrow.

Thework will teach you how to do it.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.