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

The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

Every age thinks its battle the most important of all.

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

You can't change people, but you can channel them your way.

When you hear the word 'Invietable' watch out! An enemy of humanity has identified himself.

Whenelephants fight, it is the grass who suffers.

The greatest prayer is patience.

Concentration of wealth will never be a problem as long as we have those three great institutions for redistributing it: Taxes, wives, offspring.

Whenpeople say women can’t be trusted because they cycle every month, myresponse is that men cycle every day, so they should only be allowed tonegotiate peace treaties in the evening.

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

Inbusiness, you don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.