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

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

Man's life would be wretched and confined if it were to missthe candid intimacy developed by mutual trust and esteem.

Status symbols are medals you buy yourself

Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment

Themost dramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between menbut between a man and himselfwhere the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

Let not thy will roar, when the power can but whisper.

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Constantrepetition carries conviction.

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.