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

Talkingcomes by nature, silence by wisdom.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

Instinct is the nose of the mind.

Fanaticism is the false fire of an overheated mind.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Nobody'sa natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hardto stay on top.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

Onlyfree men can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedomand mine cannot be separated.

Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.