Worry is a circle of inefficient thoughts whirling about a point of fear.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

First-rate men employ first-rate men; second-rate men employ third-rate men.

Faith is continuation of reason.

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

Whoeverhas the mind to fight has broken his connection with the universe. If you tryto dominate people you are already defeated. We study how to resolveconflict, not how to start it.

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

He whocannot cut the bread evenly cannot get on well with people.

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.