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

Tact is the ability to make a person see the lightning without letting him feel the bolt.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

You can outdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

Books without the knowledge of life are useless.

Within-groupconflict is always personal and emotional even if it begins with impersonalissues.

A person who talks about his Inferiors han't any.

If at first you do succeed, try, try not to be a bore

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.

He is poor indeed that can promise nothing.

Without dialogue there is no communication, without communication there is no true education.

As a final incentive before giving up a