Far better to think

Far better to think
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
  

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Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.
One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.
Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.
Trust exists; only lies are invented.
The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.
Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.
Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.
It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.
Another form of wastefulness is expenditure of words beyond the income of ideas.
Allthings at first appear difficult.
Change meansmovement. Movement means friction. Only in the frictionless vacuum of anonexistent abstract world can movement or change occur without that abrasivefriction of conflict.
It'swhen you're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.