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

Whoeverhas the mind to fight has broken his connection with the universe. If you tryto dominate people you are already defeated. We study how to resolveconflict, not how to start it.

You've gotto know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, knowwhen to run.

Repentance is the attempt of the inner man to return home after wonderful night out

When our hearts are empty, we collect things.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

No one is rich enough to do without neighbour.

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry ahundred.

Watching small men at work reconciles to the great.