Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

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

Better ask ten times than go astray once.

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

If we shake hands with icy fingures, it is because we have burnt them so horribly before.

You could forgive an enemy. It is harder to forgive yourself.

Whenevertwo good people argue over principles, they are both right.

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.