Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

Life has become a struggle between keeping your weight down and you spirits up.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

Conflictcan destroy a team which hasn't spent time learning to deal with it.

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

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

Imagination grows by excercise and in more powerful in the mature rather than in the young.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.