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

Pain is the outcome of sin.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Who can say more than rich praise, that you alone are you?

Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

The major cause of traffic accidents is that men put into their cars as much ego as petrol.

My greenthumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to seethings from the plant's point of view.

Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

When weblame, we give away our power.

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.