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

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.

I haveoften regretted my speech, never my silence.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

Thepeople to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagreewith you and are too cowardly to let you know.

Themost important of life's battles is the one we fight daily in the silentchambers of the soul.

Whenpeople say women can’t be trusted because they cycle every month, myresponse is that men cycle every day, so they should only be allowed tonegotiate peace treaties in the evening.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

Fate chooses our relatives, We choose our friends.

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

Life, Like a child, laughs shaking its rattle of death as it runs.