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

Donot wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not he that you wrong but yourself.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

Whendealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic,but creatures of emotion.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish.

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

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.

Everything has been thought of before, but the difficulty is to think of it again

Inspiration comes of working every day.

Could agreater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’seyes for an instant?

Treatpeople as if they were, what they ought to be andyou help them become what they are capable of being.