There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

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

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

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.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

Arbitrary power is like most other things which are veryhard, very liable to be broken.

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

It isn't important to come out on top, what matters is to be the one who comes out alive.

The World is but, a school of inquiry.

Usenon-verbal communication to SOFTEN the hard-line position of others: S =Smile, O = Open, Posture, F = Forward Lean, T = Touch, E = Eye Contact, N =Nod.