Prejudice is a disease characterised by hardening of categories.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

If you would know what nobody knows, read what everybody reads just after one year afterwards.

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

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Education is the chief defence of a Nation.

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

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Tofight fear, act. To increase fear wait, put off, postpone.

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.

Arbitrary power is like most other things which are veryhard, very liable to be broken.

Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, notof words. Trust movement.