Thedifference between the right word and the almost right word is the differencebetween lightning and a lightning bug.

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

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Thereare two sides to every question.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

Nothing destroys authority more than the unequal and untimelyinterchange of power stretched too far and relaxed too much.

Whoever does not know the truth is ignorant, but the one who knows the truth but denies is a criminal

Words are like spears: Once they leave your lips they can never come back.

Science has promised us truth. It has never promised us either peace or happiness.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di