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

If power is for sale, sell your mother to buy it. You canalways buy her back again.

The World is but, a school of inquiry.

Twoprisoners whose cells adjoin communicate with each other by knocking on thewall. The wall is the thing which separates them but is also their means ofcommunication. It is the same with us and God. Every separation is a link.

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

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

There is no knowledge that is not power.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

Don'twrestle a pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

A clever person turns great troubles into little ones andlittle ones into none at all.

Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

Don'tthrow out the baby with the bath water.