Freedom to learn is the first necessity of guaranteeing that man himself shall be self-reliant enough to be free

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.

The soul would have no rainbow, if the eyes had no tears.

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.

Never[enter] into dispute or argument with another. I never yet saw an instance ofone of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many ontheir getting warm, becoming rude and shooting one another.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

The good rain like a bad preacher, does not know when to leave off.

Power doesn't corrupt people, people corrupt power.

Not work, but the thought that he must work is what makes the lazy man tired.