All excellent things are as difficult as they are rare

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

It is less dangerous to treat most men badly than to treat them too well.

Truthsprings from argument amongst friends.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

War does not determine who is right - only who is left

A foolshows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Ifthere is any great secret of success in life, it lies in the ability to putyourself in the other person’s place and to see things from his point of view as well as your own.

Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.