Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself.

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

Before youbuild a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the brick that others throw at him.

Considerhow hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chanceyou have in trying to change others.

He whohurries cannot walk with dignity.

Youcannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

Religion is behaviour and not mere belief.

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

Bestill when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

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