Theonly difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is the way inwhich we use them.

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

Buying ischeaper than asking.

The true test of intelligence is not how much people know how to do, but how they behave when they don't know what to do.

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.

Constant repetition carries conviction.

Childhood shows the man, as morning shows the day

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Compromise.Such an adjustment of conflicting interests as gives each adversary thesatisfaction of thinking he has got what he ought not to have, and isdeprived of nothing except what was justly his due.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.
One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and