The Older I get, the more I judge people by their character and not by their ideas.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Soremarkably perverse is the nature of man that he despises those that court himand admires whoever will not bend before him.

He whohurries cannot walk with dignity.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

To know how to free oneself is nothing: the arduous thing is to know what to do with one's freedom.

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

The Shortest distance between two jokes makess a perfect speech.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

Youdon't have to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth.Success has made failures of many men.