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

Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.

Thecompromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

Much learning does not teach understanding.

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

How should the lamb negotiate with the lion.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

Deep-seatedpreferences cannot be argued about.

Whenangry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry a hundred.

The basic building block of good communications is the feeling that every humanbeing is unique and of value.

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.