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

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Everyone speaks well of his heart, but no one dares to say it of his dead.

Tolerance that accepts merits as the most natural thing in World is the highest applause.

Responsibility is the high price of self-ownership.

A manshould never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying,in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

He who hurriescannot walk with dignity.

They know enough who know how to learn.

Life imitates art far more that art imitates life.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

Without dialogue there is no communication, without communication there is no true education.