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

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Thedifference between the right word and the almost right word is the differencebetween lightning and a lightning bug.

Expreince never helps us avoid doing something foolish; it merely prevents us from enjoying it.

Only freemen can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom andmine cannot be separated.

Thefirst principle of contract negotiation is don'tremind them of what you did in the past; tell them what you're going to do inthe future.

Any man's death diminishes me, because i am involved in mankind; and, therefore, never tend to know for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

No onecan persuade another to change. Each of us guards a gate of change that canonly be opened from the inside. We cannot open the gate of another, either byargument or emotional appeal.

Most people suspended their judgement till somebody else has expressed his own and then they respect it.