The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.

It'sgood to shut up sometimes.

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

Thetime to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Laughteris the shortest distance between two people.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree.

Communicationis not only the essence of being human, but also a vital property of life.

Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.