We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

Angels fly, because they take themselves lightly.

Mirrors should be able to think before reflecting the images.

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

Slander cannot destroy an honest man: when the flood recedes the rock is there.

Let uswork without disputing. It is the only way to render life tolerable.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Some people suffer in silence louder than others

Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

Use softwords and hard arguments.