In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

He is poor indeed that can promise nothing.

Throughconflict we get to unity.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives Ideas have endurance without death.

Do not tell me the problem is a difficult one. If it were not difficult, it would not be a problem

Sweet is pleasure after pain

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

You made your bed, now lie in it.

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