Thesearch for someone to blame is always successful.

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

Patience is the art of hoping.

Experience is a hard teacher because SHE gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

As we grow old...the beauty steals inwards.

Silence is argument carried out by other means.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Tobelieve in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry ahundred.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.