I'mjust preparing my impromptu remarks.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shakeit, the more sour it grows.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

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

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

If you tell the truth, you have infinite power supportingyou; but if not, you have infinite power against you.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

People say law but they mean wealth.