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

It is a lesson which all history teaches wise men, to puttrust in ideas, and not in circumstances.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

Nature gave women too much power; the law gives them too little.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.

There may be said to be two classes of people in the world: those who constantly divide the people of the world into two classes and those who do not.

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

By tryingoften, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure yourealize that what you heard isn't what I meant.

A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience