Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Onlywhen you can be extremely pliable and soft can you be extremely hard andstrong.

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

Freedom demands respect for the freedom of others.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

A man without patience is a lamp without oil.

The darkest hour has only 60 minutes

Power gravitates to the man who knows how.

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.

Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.

In aconflict, being willing to change allows you to move from a point of view toa viewing point a higher, moreexpansive place, from which you can see both sides.