He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

The weaknesses of many make leader possible.

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

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Never play cat and mouse games if you are a mouse.

Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

Wherethe tongue slips, it speaks the truth.

Don't throwout the baby with the bath water.

It is long and hard and painful to create life; it is short and easy to steal the life others have made.

You can't go very far if you don't begin very near.

Power consists in one's capacity to link his will with thepurpose of others, to lead by reason and a gift of cooperation.

What matter is not to add years to your life but to add life to your years.