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

Nothing destroys authority more than the unequal and untimelyinterchange of power stretched too far and relaxed too much.

Evena sheet of paper has two sides.

Fromlittle acorns mighty oaks do grow.

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

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

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

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

There is sweet joy that comes to us that comes to us after sorrow.

Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.