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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Wisdom is what you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred totalk.
Work without faith is like at attempt to reach a bottom-less pit.
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us,that the less we use our power the greater it will be.
Every advantage has its tax
Therecan be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. Hisinstinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, hemost illogically kicks up a row.
Better hazard than always be in fear.
Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.
Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.
Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.
It'snot the plan that is important, it's the planning.
Thecompromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.
Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.