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

A status symbol is an instrument you clash when you want someone to know you are there.

The sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

It isthe acid test of nonviolence that in a nonviolent conflict there is no rancorleft behind, and in the end the enemies are converted into friends.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

Without dialogue there is no communication, without communication there is no true education.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

The liberty of the individual must be thus far limited: He must not make himself a nuisance to other people.

You grow up the day you have first real laugh - at yourself

Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.

I have oftenregretted my speech, never my silence.

A fly beforehis own eye is bigger than an elephant in the next field.