Whenour knowing exceeds our sensing, we will no longer be deceived by theillusions of our senses.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper upbringing, a sound set of values.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.

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

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

Toevery answer you can find a new question.

The tormentof human frustration, whatever its immediate cause, is the knowledge that theself is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangled mind’ leaking away in lonely,wasteful self-conflict.

Quite often good things have hurtful consequnces. There are instances of men who have been ruined by their money or killed by their courage.