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

Reasonguides but a small part of man, and the rest obeys feeling, true or false,and passion, good or bad.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

The weaknesses of many make leader possible.

The first duty of love is to listen.

Life is progress from want to want, not from enjoyment to enjoyment.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

Dig a well before you are thirsty.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

Books without the knowledge of life are useless.

Afanatic is a person who can’t change his mind and won’t change.

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him