Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

We arethe prisoners of ideas.

The wise man learns more from his enemies than the fool does from his friends.

Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

The most imaginative people are the most credulous, for to them everything is possible.

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.

Whoever does not know the truth is ignorant, but the one who knows the truth but denies is a criminal

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.