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

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

Speech is of time; silence is of eternity.

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

Commitmentin the face of conflict produces character.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.