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

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

Much learning does not teach understanding.

Talkingcomes by nature, silence by wisdom.

Unlessa man has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Be your own judge and you will be happy.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

The nice thing about meditation is it makes doing nothing quite respectable.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

A goodlistener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

Malice drinketh its own poison.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government