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

Whoeverhas the mind to fight has broken his connection with the universe. If you tryto dominate people you are already defeated. We study how to resolveconflict, not how to start it.

Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper upbringing, a sound set of values.

Thefibers of all things have their tension and are strained like the strings ofan instrument.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Successdepends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sureto be failure.

Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.

Imagination grows by excercise and in more powerful in the mature rather than in the young.

A critic is a man who knows the way but can't drive the car.

The sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important