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

The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Thework will teach you how to do it.

Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

Allthings at first appear difficult.

Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

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

A language is like living skin itself.

Successdepends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sureto be failure.

Thedays are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?