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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Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshownmarble of great sculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.
Do not judge, and you will never be mistaken
You're ina much better position to talk with people when they approach you than whenyou approach them.
To be preparedis half the victory.
Genius is a long impatience.
Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.
The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.
Thefirst principle of contract negotiation is don'tremind them of what you did in the past; tell them what you're going to do inthe future.
Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.
Myfather said: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Letthe other fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation foralways making all the money, you won't have many deals.
Cheat me in the price but not in the goods i purchase.
Successdepends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sureto be failure.