Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

You see what power is holding someone else's fear in your handand showing it to them!

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

Silenceis a true friend that never betrays.

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

Thecourts of this country should not be the places where resolution of disputesbegins. They should be the places where the disputes end after alternativemethods of resolving disputes have been considered and tried.

Cooperativeconflict builds people up, strengthens their relationships, and gets thingsdone.