The good rain like a bad preacher, does not know when to leave off.

A round egg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harsh according to how you speak them.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

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

Who can say more than rich praise, that you alone are you?

Chances happens to all, but to turn chance to reality is the gift of the few.

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Power tires only those who do not have it.

Kind wordscan be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

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

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.