Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

I said to the almond tree, ‘'Friend, speak to me of God,’' and the almond treeblossomed.

A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles.

A Leader is a dealer in hope.

Have adialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they alwaysstart out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference... a oneness and integration of the two opposingforces. Then the civil war is finished, and your e

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Thecompromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.