The Older I get, the more I judge people by their character and not by their ideas.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

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

Whenyou lose, don't lose the lesson.

Many a gem of wisdom have gone unsaid, because someone lacked ability to express it.

Power is not revealed by striking hard or often, but bystriking true.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

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

I have oftenregretted my speech, never my silence.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

Thespirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Use softwords and hard arguments.