If necessityis the mother of invention, conflict is its father.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather than competitive goals.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.

You can't unscramble an egg.

The more you seat in peace, the less you bleed in war

I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.

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

To be preparedis half the victory.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

There is no knowledge that is not power.

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.