Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

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

A miserand a liar bargain quickly.

Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons. WE can only record its moods and chronicle their return.

Never play cat and mouse games if you are a mouse.

Fools rush in where fools have been before.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Malicedrinketh its own poison.

Skillin the art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He canaccomplish nothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Most ofour so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believingas we already do.

Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

Fate chooses our relatives, We choose our friends.