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

Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerfuland the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral.

Power never takes a back step only in the face of morepower.

The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Stability is not immobility

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

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

Insteadof suppressing conflicts, specific channels could be created to make thisconflict explicit, and specific methods could be set up by which the conflictis resolved.

It's good to shut up sometimes.

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.