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

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

Humoris the affectionate communication of insight.

Don'tcut off your nose to spite your face.

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

Some people suffer in silence louder than others

When people prophesy, they generally makes the mistake of transforming the past to future.

Even a dog knows the difference between being stumbledover and being kicked.

If youare standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

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

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.