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

Almost all four faults are more pardonable than the methods we think up to hide them

Accomplishmentof purpose is better than making a profit.

If wecannot end our differences at least we can make the world safe for diversity.

Becausewe focused on the snake, we missed the scorpion.

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Theshallower the brook, the more it babbles.

Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and theneglected opportunity.