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

Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine thestrongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough to be trusted withunlimited power.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

A Leader is a dealer in hope.

You've gotto know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, knowwhen to run.

Voilence is a Just when kindness is vain

Learning without thought is labour lost,thought without learning is perilous.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Thesingle most powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get upand walk away from the table without a deal.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

Silence is argument carried out by other means.