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

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Always the dullness of the fool is the whetstone of the wits

Manners make the fortune of the ambitious youth.

Books without the knowledge of life are useless.

If you wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

Beon a horse when you go in search of a better one.

Peopleshould talk less and draw more. Personally, I would like to renounce speechaltogether and, like organic nature, communicate everything I have to sayvisually.

To everyanswer you can find a new question.

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.