It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

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.

The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

Nothing is a permanent except change.

Badplanning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.

Astupid act entails doing the work twice over.

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us,that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

Only the educated are free.

Whatlies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to whatlies inside of you.