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

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Wheneveryou're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make thedifference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factoris attitude.

You can outdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

Thereverse side also has a reverse side.

If wecannot end our differences at least we can make the world safe for diversity.

It is in our idleness, in our dreams, that submerged truth sometimes comes to top.

There is a sweet joy that comes to us after sorrow.

Better hazard than always be in fear.

Laughter is shortest distance between two people.

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.