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

The art of life is the avoiding of pain.

Amarriage without conflicts is almost as inconceivable as a nation without crises.

Stoppingat third base adds no more to the score than striking out.

The weaknesses of many make leader possible.

Sayingnothing... sometimes says the most.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the goodintentions of those who create it.

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

Thecompromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

Do good to your friend to keep him, and to your enemy to make him your freind.

Dig a well before you are thirsty.