Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Thosewho are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

The laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

An honest man's word is as good as his bond.

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Responsibility is the high price of self-ownership.

The aimof argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

You canobserve a lot by just watching.

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.