The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

Nothingstrengthens the judgment and quickens the conscience like individualresponsibility.

Pleasant words are the food of love.

I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure yourealize that what you heard isn't what I meant.

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

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Prepareby knowing your walk away [conditions] and by building the number ofvariables you can work with during the negotiation... you need to have a walkaway... a combination of price, terms, and deliverables that represents theleast you will accept. Witho

Evena sheet of paper has two sides.

If you would know what nobody knows, read what everybody reads just after one year afterwards.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

Manners make the fortune of the ambitious youth.