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

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

As contagion of sickness makes sickness, contagion oftrust can make trust.

Don'tput all your eggs in one basket.

The measure of a man is what he does with power.

Talentalone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at theright time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are youready?'

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier tobe sometimes cheated than not to trust.

The split in you is clear. There is a part of you that knows what it shoulddo, and a part that does what it feels like doing.

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.

Suffer fools gladly, they might be right.