Every age thinks its battle the most important of all.

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 of the difficult things to give away is kindness - is usually returned

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

Fromlittle acorns mighty oaks do grow.

Whodigs a pit for others will fall in themselves.

Whoever does not know the truth is ignorant, but the one who knows the truth but denies is a criminal

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Whenthere is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.

Kindwords can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and theneglected opportunity.

Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.