Power comes from sincere service

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

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important

Thewill to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare.
Beforeyou build a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

Man is born free, and everywhere is is in chains

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Humoris the affectionate communication of insight.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.