Theultimate test of a relationship is to disagree but hold hands.

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

Too little liberty brings stagnation, too much brings chaos.

Past time is only eviil at a distance.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Thesearch for someone to blame is always successful.

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

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

What is well done is done soon enough.

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.

Familiarize yourself with the chains of bondage and you prepare your own limbs to wear them.