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

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

Toeffectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the waywe perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to ourcommunication with others.

I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure yourealize that what you heard isn't what I meant.

When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

Don'twrestle a pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

Ittakes nine months to have a baby, no matter how many people you put on thejob.