Two man looks out through the same bars: the one sees the mud, the one the stars.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

The power to do good is also the power to do harm.

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

Peoplewho can't admit they are part of the problem, will never be part of itssolution.

When our hearts are empty, we collect things.

Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom

The man who opts for revenge should dig two graves.

If absolute power corrupts absolutely, does absolutepowerlessness make you pure?

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

The laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.