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

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

Theloftier the building the deeper the foundation must be.

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

Toeffectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the waywe perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to ourcommunication with others.

We arejudged by what we finish, not what we start.

The darkest hour has only 60 minutes

The purpose of getting power is to be able to give itaway.

Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

A room without books is a body without soul

It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

Whenyou cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of actionyou should take choose the bolder.