Arbitrary power is like most other things which are veryhard, very liable to be broken.

We arejudged by what we finish, not what we start.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

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

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Thetime to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.

Measurement of life should be rather proportioned to the intensity of experience than it's actual length.

How should the lamb negotiate with the lion.

Nosnowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

Faith is continuation of reason.

Night is the blotting paper of many sorrows.

The ability to laugh together is the essence of love.