No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

Instinct is the nose of the mind.

The purpose of getting power is to be able to give itaway.

If you get to thinking you're a person of some influence,try ordering somebody else's dog around.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

You could forgive an enemy. It is harder to forgive yourself.

Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us,that the less we use our power the greater it will be.