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

Mensucceed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for theirvictories.

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Frustration is commonly the difference between what you would like to be and what you are willing to become what you would like to be.

Treatpeople as if they were, what they ought to be andyou help them become what they are capable of being.

You can not do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.

Whenanger comes, wisdom goes.

Laughter is shortest distance between two people.

Loving without dreaming is like going to Venice without riding in a gondola

You'rein a much better position to talk with people when they approach you thanwhen you approach them.