Whenyou cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of actionyou should take choose the bolder.

One of the difficult things to give away is kindness - is usually returned

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

There are three ways of bearing ills of life: by indifference, by philosophy, and by religion.

Reasonand emotion are not antagonists. What seems like a struggle between twoopposing ideas or values, one of which, automatic and unconscious, manifestsitself in the form of a feeling.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us,that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

Untrained intelligence is as much of use as a bottle without an opener.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Nevercut what you can untie.