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

People who do not believe in miracles are not realist.

Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

A critic is a man who knows the way but can't drive the car.

The wise man reads both books and life itself.

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

You can not do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.

The weaknesses of many make leader possible.

Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.

Let not thy will roar, when the power can but whisper.

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.