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

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

They mayforget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

Thetrouble with talking too fast is you may say something you haven't thought ofyet.

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.

Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and theneglected opportunity.

Don't throwout the baby with the bath water.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

The comforter's head never aches.

Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.