To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

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

Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.

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

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Ifthere is any great secret of success in life, it lies in the ability to putyourself in the other person’s place and to see things from his point of view as well as your own.

Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.

Peacecan not be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Ourlonging for understandingis Eternal.

Nobody everforgets where he buried the hatchet.

Twoprisoners whose cells adjoin communicate with each other by knocking on thewall. The wall is the thing which separates them but is also their means ofcommunication. It is the same with us and God. Every separation is a link.

A man'sconversation is the mirror of his thoughts.