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

Happinessis the only sanction of life; where happiness fails, existence remains a madand lamentable experiment.

Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Sweet is pleasure after pain

It is mark of a good man not to know how to do an injury.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things andI'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things.

What is well done is done soon enough.

Unless aman has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.