It wasimpossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.

Civilization has made the peasantry its pack animal.

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

Nothingso completely baffles one who is full of trick and duplicity himself, thanstraightforward and simple integrity in another.

The ability to laugh together is the essence of love.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

Dig a well before you are thirsty.

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.

A fly beforehis own eye is bigger than an elephant in the next field.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.