Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.

You can't go very far if you don't begin very near.

A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

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

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.

Anyonewho conducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

We areall faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised asimpossible situations.