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

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.

Whatlies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to whatlies inside of you.

The property of power is to protect.

Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.

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

A happy home is one in which each spouse grants the possiblility that the other may be right, though neither believes it.

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Most people suspended their judgement till somebody else has expressed his own and then they respect it.