Learning is the property of those who fear to do disagreeable things.

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

If power is for sale, sell your mother to buy it. You canalways buy her back again.

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

Throughconflict we get to unity.

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell peopleyou are, you aren't.

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