Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned

Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledgeincreases strength.

When you choose the lesses of two evils always remember there is still an evil.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Whenyou cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of actionyou should take choose the bolder.

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannothurt you.

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

The ability to laugh together is the essence of love.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.