I'vealways felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the numberof conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the sametopic.

Distancedoesn't matter. It is only the first step that is difficult.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

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

True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

He understands badly who listens badly.

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

Human beings are not perfectible. They are improvable.

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.