Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

The majority of mankind always has been and always will be composed of imbeciles.

Thefirst principle of contract negotiation is don'tremind them of what you did in the past; tell them what you're going to do inthe future.

I said to the almond tree, ‘'Friend, speak to me of God,’' and the almond treeblossomed.

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

.Oneshould count each day a separate life.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

There isnothing so disagreeable, that a patient mind cannot find some solace for it.

If speakingis silver, then listening is gold.

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.

Deep-seatedpreferences cannot be argued about.