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

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

Tofight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supremeexcellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

Freedom to learn is the first necessity of guaranteeing that man himself shall be self-reliant enough to be free

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

Non-cooperationis a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for theopposite views.

If you are patient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

As a final incentive before giving up a

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the brick that others throw at him.