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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Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.
There are questions of real power and then there arequestions of phony authority. You have to break through the phony authorityto begin to fight the real questions of power.
When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.
When people prophesy, they generally makes the mistake of transforming the past to future.
Non-cooperationis a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for theopposite views.
Enthusiasm sees only the down payment.
Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.
It isthe acid test of nonviolence that in a nonviolent conflict there is no rancorleft behind, and in the end the enemies are converted into friends.
Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.
When our hearts are empty, we collect things.
Pleasure is the sincerest compliment.
To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.