Learning, the destroyer of arrogance, begets arrogance in fools, even as light that illumines the eye, makes owls blind.

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

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

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.

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.

Twobirds disputed about a kernel, when a third swooped down and carried it off.

Are youreally listening... or are you just waiting for your turn to talk?

He that can't endure the bad, will not live to see thegood.

Whenevertwo good people argue over principles, they are both right.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.