Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

Habit: the shackles of the free

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

Kindwords can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

Constant repetition carries conviction.

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

Buyingis cheaper than asking.

All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

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

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

The art of life is the avoiding of pain.