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

The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

Sometimesone pays most for the things one gets for nothing.

Necessity truns lion into fox.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

It is better to trust and sometimes be disappointed thanto be forever mistrusting and be right occasionally.

Allthings are ready, if our minds be so.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Unselfishness is more paying,only people have not the patience to practice it.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.