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

Oursubconscious minds have no sense of humor, play no jokes, and cannot tell thedifference between reality and an imagined thought or image. What wecontinually think about eventually will manifest in our lives.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to loseliberty; or to seek power over others, and to lose power over a man's self.

Imaginationis the eye of your soul.

Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.

Distancedoesn't matter. It is only the first step that is difficult.

Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.