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 knowledge that is not power.

The great despisers are the greater reverers.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

A foolshows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.

Beon a horse when you go in search of a better one.

As long as there is life there is danger.

Sometimesone pays most for the things one gets for nothing.

All thingsat first appear difficult.

Peacecan not be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Ourlonging for understandingis Eternal.

Old wood best of burn, old friend to trust and old authors to read.