Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

Light is good in whatever lamp it may burn; even as a rose is beautiful in whatever garden it may bloom.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

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 you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

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

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

You made your bed, now lie in it.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Byfailing to prepare you are preparing to fail.