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

You're ina much better position to talk with people when they approach you than whenyou approach them.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

Instinct is the nose of the mind.

Ho puri dil ki har khwaish teri, Ho khushiyon bhara jahaan tera, Agar tu maange aasmaan ka ek taara, To khuda de-de tumko aasmaan saara.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

Fanaticism is the false fire of an overheated mind.

Onemust talk little and listen much.

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

He who truly knows has no occasion to shout

The majority of mankind always has been and always will be composed of imbeciles.