The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

Luck never mad a mad man wise

COURAGE IS THE FLEEING FORWARD.

A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

A good listener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

The laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.

Our errors are steps on the way.