A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledgeincreases strength.

The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

I don't like that man. I'm going to have to get to knowhim better.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Instinct is the nose of the mind.

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

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

Necessitynever made a good bargain.