To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

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

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

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

When you hear the word 'Invietable' watch out! An enemy of humanity has identified himself.

It'sgood to shut up sometimes.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Evil alone has oil for every wheel

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

The cliche that education never ends virtually ensures that it does'nt begin.