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

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.

Old wood best of burn, old friend to trust and old authors to read.

Thedays are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?

Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

Personal responsibility is too fiscal accountability as lovemaking is to a gynaecological examination

There is no comparison between that which is last by not succeding and that what is last by not trying.