Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

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

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

The work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.

Silenceis the mother of truth.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, youwouldn't sit for a month.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

Voilence is a Just when kindness is vain

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree.