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

Thepeak efficiency of knowledge and strategy is to make conflict unnecessary.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.

If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Let usnever negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

Whenanger comes, wisdom goes.

Usenon-verbal communication to SOFTEN the hard-line position of others: S =Smile, O = Open, Posture, F = Forward Lean, T = Touch, E = Eye Contact, N =Nod.

Thedays are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?

Are youreally listening... or are you just waiting for your turn to talk?

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