A status symbol is an instrument you clash when you want someone to know you are there.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

There are questions of real power and then there arequestions of phony authority. You have to break through the phony authorityto begin to fight the real questions of power.

Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recepient, at least it benefits the bestower.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

Youcan't shake hands with a clenched fist.

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

A peace which depends upon fear is nothing but a suppressed war.

Aproblem is a chance for you to do your best.

Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.

Habit: the shackles of the free

This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges