The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

We willbe known by the tracks we leave behind.

Knowlege is two-fold, and consists not only an affirmation of what is true, but in the negation of that which is faise

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

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

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

Search not a wound too deep lest thou maketh a new one.

Thosewho are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

Don't wrestlea pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.