The louder the talked of his honour, the faster we counted our spoons.

A smallbenefit obtained is better than a great one in expectation.

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

Artists can color the sky red because they know its blue.those of us who are not artists must color things the way they really are or people might think we are stupid.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Knowledge leads to unity, ignorance to diversity.

Instinct is the nose of the mind.

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

It iswith our brothers and sisters that we learn to love, share, negotiate, startand end fights, hurt others, and save face. The basis of healthy (orunhealthy) connections in adulthood is cast during childhood.

Drown not thyself to save a drowning man

To know how to free oneself is nothing: the arduous thing is to know what to do with one's freedom.

He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a questionremains a fool forever.