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

Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

Opportunity may be hard to recognize if you are only looking for a lucky break.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

Status symbols are medals you buy yourself

We think too small. Like the frog at the bottom of the well. He thinks the sky is only as big as the top of the well. If he surfaced, he would have an entirely different view.

Wecould never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.

There arealways two forces warring against each other within us.

As if you could kill time without injuring eternity.

If you truly want honesty, don't ask questions you don't really want the answer to.