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

The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.

The nice thing about meditation is it makes doing nothing quite respectable.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

Every kind of peaceful cooperation among men is primarilybased on mutual trust and only secondarily on institutions such as courts ofjustice and police.

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

The most successful man in the life is the man who has the best information.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Whospreads, sows; Who listens, reaps.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.