Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

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

Ability is poor men's wealth

If youcould kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, youwouldn't sit for a month.

Thegreatest glory in living lies not in never falling,but in rising every time we fall.

Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.

You can't go very far if you don't begin very near.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

If you arepatient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

You canoutdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.