Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Talkingcomes by nature, silence by wisdom.

We gain freedom when we have paid full price for our right to live.

Power comes from sincere service

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

Liberation is not deliverance.

Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

Nevermiss a good chance to shut up.