If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

The property of power is to protect.

Outside noisy, inside empty.

It is less dangerous to treat most men badly than to treat them too well.

Ifyou wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.

We gain freedom when we have paid full price for our right to live.

You've gotto know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, knowwhen to run.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.