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

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

What dowe live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other.

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take therest as it happens.

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

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.

Living is the art of getting used to what we did'nt expect.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.

He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.

Experience is a hard teacher because SHE gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

Suffer fools gladly, they might be right.