Far better to

Far better to
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
  

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The purpose of getting power is to be able to give itaway.
Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.
Personal appearance is looking the best you can for the money.
Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did andit never will.
Knowledge leads to unity, ignorance to diversity.
As long as there is life there is danger.
Mirrors should be able to think before reflecting the images.
Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.
A slyrabbit will have three openings to its den.
Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.
Quite often good things have hurtful consequnces. There are instances of men who have been ruined by their money or killed by their courage.
When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou