Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

The aimof argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

You could forgive an enemy. It is harder to forgive yourself.

This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges

Nature gave women too much power; the law gives them too little.

He understands badly who listens badly.

Freedom can only be real if it is freedom for those think differently.