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

Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.

Stoppingat third base adds no more to the score than striking out.

It is atrick among the dishonest to offer sacrifices that are not needed,or not possible, to avoid making those that are required.

The Universe is not only queerer that we imagine, it is queered than we can imagine.

Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

The function of genius is to furnish cretins with ideas twenty year later.

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

Learning without thought is labour lost,thought without learning is perilous.

You canobserve a lot by just watching.

Am Inot destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?