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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Weagree completely on everything, including the fact we don't see eye to eye.
Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
Education is the chief defence of a Nation.
If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.
Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.
It isthrough cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes willbe derived.
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Dealwith the faults of others as gently as with your own.
He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.
No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.