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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Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.
Takecare, don't fight, and remember: if you do not choose to lead, you willforever be led by others. Find what scares you, and do it. And you can make adifference, if you choose to do so.
Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.
Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.
If power is for sale, sell your mother to buy it. You canalways buy her back again.
Real swaraj will come not by the acquisition of authority by a few but by the acquisition of capacity by all to resist authority when it is abused
Mandoes not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eatthem.
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.
Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.
Nothing has happend to you unless you make much of it.
If anenemy is annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.
Conflictisn't negative, it just is.