Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

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.

Theonly difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is the way inwhich we use them.

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

Manyspeak much who cannot speak well.

Thebasic building block of good communications is the feeling that every humanbeing is unique and of value.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine thestrongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough to be trusted withunlimited power.

One hallmark of freedom is the sound of laughter.