A man is but a product of his thoughts; what he thinks, that he becomes

The average man’s life consists of: Twenty years of having his mother ask him where he is going, Forty years of having his wife ask the same question; and at the end, the mourners wondering too.

A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledgeincreases strength.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

A room without books is a body without soul

Duringthe Depression, or back when we were fighting Hitler, people didn't have timeto sue a company if the coffee was too hot. There were urgent, pressingproblems. If you think you have it tough, read history books.

A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience

When our hearts are empty, we collect things.

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

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

Much learning does not teach understanding.