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 thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

Thefreedom of the city is not negotiable. We cannot negotiate with those whosay, What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable.

You only have power over people so long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's nolonger in your power he's free again.

Bytrying often, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

Nobody'sa natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hardto stay on top.

Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

A round egg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harsh according to how you speak them.

Byfailing to prepare you are preparing to fail.

Words are like spears: Once they leave your lips they can never come back.

Beware,as long as you live, of judging people of appearances.

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