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

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.

A man sits as many risks as he runs.

Manners make the fortune of the ambitious youth.

Sayingnothing... sometimes says the most.

Our distrust is very expensive.

To live is, in itself, avalue judgement. To breathe is to judge.

Power gravitates to the man who knows how.

Take yourlife into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.

you cannot establish sound security on borrowed money

If anenemy is annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.