True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledgeincreases strength.

Don'tjudge a book by its cover.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.

Learning without thought is labour lost,thought without learning is perilous.

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

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

My Strength is made perfect in weakness

Slander cannot destroy an honest man: when the flood recedes the rock is there.

Remembernot only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.