Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

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

Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

The art of life is the avoiding of pain.

You may give gifts without caring, but you can't care without giving

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Decisionis the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothinghappens.... Decision is the courageous facing of issues, knowing that if theyare not faced, problems will remain forever unanswered.

If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.