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

... That may appear as the truth to one personwill often appear as untruth to another person. But that need not worry theseeker. Where there is honest effort, it will be realized that what appearedto be different truths are like the countless and apparen

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

Living is the art of getting used to what we did'nt expect.

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

Buyingis cheaper than asking.

Thego-between wears out a thousand sandals.

You may be deceived if you trust too much, but you willlive in torment if you don't trust enough.

A life makingmistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doingnothing at all.

Misfortuneis not that which can be avoided, but that which cannot.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.