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

Any general statement is like a cheque drawn on a bank. Its value depends on what is there to meet it.

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

The most successful man in the life is the man who has the best information.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

It is not the whip that makes man, but the lure of things that are worthy to be loved.

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

Life imitates art far more that art imitates life.