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

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Takeyour life into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

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

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.