Man must not check reason by tradition, but must check tradition by reason.

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

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

The art of showmanship is to give the public what is wants just before it knows what it wants.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Who digs a pit for others will fall in themselves.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

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.

The nice thing about meditation is it makes doing nothing quite respectable.

Thefire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

Ninety-ninepercent of all problems in communications start with misunderstandings whichdevelop as a result of differing viewpoints and conditioning.