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 pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

Everytime we read, a seed is sown for the future.

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.

Happinessis the only sanction of life; where happiness fails, existence remains a madand lamentable experiment.

You make a mountain of a mole-hill.

No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

The merit belongs to begineer; should his successor do even more better.

Thereverse side also has a reverse side.

How should the lamb negotiate with the lion.