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

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Sacrificers are not the ones to pity. The ones to pity are those they sacrifice.

Insteadof suppressing conflicts, specific channels could be created to make thisconflict explicit, and specific methods could be set up by which the conflictis resolved.

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.

Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.

Experience is a hard teacher because SHE gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.