To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Learning without thought is labour lost,thought without learning is perilous.

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

If you follow me, I may lead you straight to hell, but ifyou trust me, I will lead you back out again.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shakeit, the more sour it grows.

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

Toeffectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the waywe perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to ourcommunication with others.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

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.

Don'tconsider your reputation and you may do anything you like.

Themost important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how toget along with people.