The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

Childhood shows the man, as morning shows the day

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

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.

Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead.

A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

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.

Liberty and democracy becomes unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.

The singlemost powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get up andwalk away from the table without a deal.

Conscientious men are, almost everywhere, less encouraged than less to lerated.

Tolerance that accepts merits as the most natural thing in World is the highest applause.