The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

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

Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come great harmony.

Knowledge leads to unity, ignorance to diversity.

Takeyour life into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.

Unselfishness is more paying,only people have not the patience to practice it.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

Ialways cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think,well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a singlepolitical argument left.

Neversay more than is necessary.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

Words are like spears: Once they leave your lips they can never come back.