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 planers do not make or mar our destiny. we are the makers of our destiny.

you can not strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.

Let uswork without disputing. It is the only way to render life tolerable.

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

Childhood shows the man, as morning shows the day

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

Whenangry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry a hundred.

We arethe prisoners of ideas.

Thegreatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.