The civilisation of one epoch becomes the manure of the next.

Don'tjudge a book by its cover.

The nice thing about meditation is it makes doing nothing quite respectable.

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

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

Thegreatest glory in living lies not in never falling,but in rising every time we fall.

Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

Happinessis the only sanction of life; where happiness fails, existence remains a madand lamentable experiment.

Originality is the art of Concealing your Source.

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.