Far better to think

Far better to think
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
  

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Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.
Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.
Night is the blotting paper of many sorrows.
Usenon-verbal communication to SOFTEN the hard-line position of others: S =Smile, O = Open, Posture, F = Forward Lean, T = Touch, E = Eye Contact, N =Nod.
He who is unable to dance says the yard is stony.
It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.
If anenemy is annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.
You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.
Donot wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not he that you wrong but yourself.
One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.
Trust no one unless you have eaten much salt with him.
Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.