The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

Opportunity may be hard to recognize if you are only looking for a lucky break.

Not work, but the thought that he must work is what makes the lazy man tired.

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

Onemust talk little and listen much.

Talkingcomes by nature, silence by wisdom.

If error is corrected whenever it is recognized as such,the path of error is the path of truth.

Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

Example is better than following it.

The power to do good is also the power to do harm.