Modesty is the clothing of talent.

Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

Centralization as a system is inconsistent with a non-voilent structure of society.

It's notthe will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Drowning problems in an ocean of information is not the same as solving them.

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

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.

Suspicion begets suspicion.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Extremiststhink communication means agreeing with them.

A room without books is a body without soul