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

If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

Silencemay be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than tolisten to him?

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

Nogarden is without its weeds.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

The man who says he's too old to learn new tricks probably always was.

Whenpeople say women can’t be trusted because they cycle every month, myresponse is that men cycle every day, so they should only be allowed tonegotiate peace treaties in the evening.

There is no comparison between that which is last by not succeding and that what is last by not trying.

Action may not always bring Happiness, but there is no happiness without Action.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.