Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

The property of power is to protect.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

Beon a horse when you go in search of a better one.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

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 real purpose of books is to trap the mind into doing its own thinking

To teach isto learn twice.

Makesure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, andyou can't settle anything until morning anyway.

Trust is difficult to define, but we know when it's presentand when it's not.

Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Our longingfor understandingis Eternal.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.