Welearn little from victory, much from defeat.

A half truth is a whole lie.

Silenceis argument carried out by other means.

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

There isnothing so disagreeable, that a patient mind cannot find some solace for it.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Thesingle most powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get upand walk away from the table without a deal.

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

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

Thegreatest glory in living lies not in never falling,but in rising every time we fall.