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

It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to loseliberty; or to seek power over others, and to lose power over a man's self.

The art of writing is the art of restraint.

Sacrificers are not the ones to pity. The ones to pity are those they sacrifice.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather than competitive goals.

Artists can color the sky red because they know its blue.those of us who are not artists must color things the way they really are or people might think we are stupid.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

In Prayer it is better to have a Heart without Words than words without a Heart.

Hear me,my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

Thepeople to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagreewith you and are too cowardly to let you know.

Tobelieve in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.