The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

Books without the knowledge of life are useless.

An individual without information can't takeresponsibility. An individual with information can't help but takeresponsibility.

Life is no brief candle- it's a splendid torch!

People loan their trust, they don't give it.

Better hazard than always be in fear.

Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur

Honesty and Wisdom are such a delightful pastime, at another person's expense !

If anenemy is annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Power is the faculty or capacity to act, the strength andpotency to accomplish something. It is the vital energy to make choices anddecisions. It also includes the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habitsand to cultivate higher, more effective ones.

He who truly knows has no occasion to shout