Use softwords and hard arguments.

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Younever really understand a person until you consider things from his point ofview.

Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.

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.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

Badplanning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.