People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

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

Even a dog knows the difference between being stumbledover and being kicked.

The most successful man in the life is the man who has the best information.

They mayforget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine thestrongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough to be trusted withunlimited power.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

There is all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.

Nevermiss a good chance to shut up.

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

If speaking is silver, then listening is gold.

Trust no one unless you have eaten much salt with him.