Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

Astupid act entails doing the work twice over.

The hardeststep is over the threshold.

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 most successful man in the life is the man who has the best information.

We willbe known by the tracks we leave behind.

If you truly want honesty, don't ask questions you don't really want the answer to.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Neversay more than is necessary.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.