The ear tends to be lazy, craves the familiar and is shocked by the unexpected; the eye, on the other hand, tends to be impatient, craves the novel and is bored by repetition.

Only hethat has traveled the road knows where the holes are deep.

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

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

Any man can make mistakes but only an idiot persists in his error.

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

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

Mirrors should be able to think before reflecting the images.

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Chances happens to all, but to turn chance to reality is the gift of the few.

It's good to shut up sometimes.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares