Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

The poet gives us his essence, but prose takes the mould of the body and mind entire.

Negotiatingmeans getting the best of your opponent.

The darkest hour has only 60 minutes

There is something monstrous in commands couched in invented and unfamiliar language, an alien master is the worst of all. The language of the law must not be foreign to the ears of those who are to obey it.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

Of all the ways to make your fortune the quickest and the best is to make people see clearly how much is your success is in there interest

Wheneveryou're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make thedifference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factoris attitude.

The civilisation of one epoch becomes the manure of the next.

Malice drinketh its own poison.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.