At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

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 most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

The difficultpart in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather to know it.

You canobserve a lot by just watching.

It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

Trust is difficult to define, but we know when it's presentand when it's not.

We arejudged by what we finish, not what we start.

Be your own judge and you will be happy.