Another form of wastefulness is expenditure of words beyond the income of ideas.

A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

War does not determine who is right - only who is left

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Thefreedom of the city is not negotiable. We cannot negotiate with those whosay, What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable.

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

An honest man's word is as good as his bond.

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

Amarriage without conflicts is almost as inconceivable as a nation without crises.

The merit belongs to begineer; should his successor do even more better.

The principle of equal protection is a positive concept implying equality of treatment in equal circumstances.