If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

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

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetitionimpresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.

There are questions of real power and then there arequestions of phony authority. You have to break through the phony authorityto begin to fight the real questions of power.

It is a lesson which all history teaches wise men, to puttrust in ideas, and not in circumstances.

To understand everything is to forgive everything.

Do notfind fault, find a remedy.

Allthings are ready, if our minds be so.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

Every advantage has its tax

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.