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

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

Compromise.Such an adjustment of conflicting interests as gives each adversary thesatisfaction of thinking he has got what he ought not to have, and isdeprived of nothing except what was justly his due.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

Mistakes are to Life what shadows are to Light.

Search not a wound too deep lest thou maketh a new one.

Let not thy will roar, when thy power can but whisper.

The worst form of injustice is pretended justice.

It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well.

The greatest prayer is patience.

Not work, but the thought that he must work is what makes the lazy man tired.

I have oftenregretted my speech, never my silence.