Poetry is the impish attempt to paint the colour of the wind.

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

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

Drown not thyself to save a drowning man

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

Ignorance is a form of environmental pollution.

Prejudice is a disease characterised by hardening of categories.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.