Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

An individual without information can't takeresponsibility. An individual with information can't help but takeresponsibility.

Non-cooperationis a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for theopposite views.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Humour is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

No one lies as much as the indignant do.

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.