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

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

Extremiststhink communication means agreeing with them.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Status symbols are medals you buy yourself

Alexander's last wrds: Bury my body, dont build any monument. Kip my hand outside,so dat d wrld knws,who won th wrld had noting in hand wen dyin.

Itisn't that they can't see the solution. It's that they can't see the problem.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves byour intentions.

A lost battle is a battle one thinks one has lost.

Be your own judge and you will be happy.