Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

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

Beware,as long as you live, of judging people of appearances.

Dealwith the faults of others as gently as with your own.

We areall inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well.

Thereare two sides to every question.

It'swhen you're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

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.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.