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

To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it.

Dealwith the faults of others as gently as with your own.

Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

It is in our idleness, in our dreams, that submerged truth sometimes comes to top.

Example is better than following it.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Religion is behaviour and not mere belief.

Icannot give you a formula for success, but I can give you the formula forfailure: Try to please everyone.

Our distrust is very expensive.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.