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

If youare planning on doing business with someone again, don't be too tough in thenegotiations. If you're going to skin a cat, don't keep it as a house cat.

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

Evil alone has oil for every wheel

Between friends there is no need of Justice.

A room without books is a body without soul

He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

Truthsprings from argument amongst friends.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.

Our faults irritate us most when we see them in others.

We often pardon those who bore us, we cannot pardon those whom we bore.