The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

There isno squabbling so violent as that between people who accepted an ideayesterday and those who will accept the same idea tomorrow.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

Tolerance that accepts merits as the most natural thing in World is the highest applause.

To be preparedis half the victory.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

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

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

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

When you hear the word 'Invietable' watch out! An enemy of humanity has identified himself.

Let uswork without disputing. It is the only way to render life tolerable.