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

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

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

Maturityis the capacity to endure uncertainty.

Wenever have the time to do it right but always have time to do it over.

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

It is long and hard and painful to create life; it is short and easy to steal the life others have made.

Finance is the art of passing currency from hand to hand until it finally disappears.

The real great man is the man who makes every man feel great.

The hand of liberty is stronger than arms of power.