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

Let usnever negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.

Conscientious men are, almost everywhere, less encouraged than less to lerated.

Human beings are not perfectible. They are improvable.

Buying ischeaper than asking.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Nostrength within, no respect without.

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

I said to the almond tree, ‘'Friend, speak to me of God,’' and the almond treeblossomed.

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.