Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

When you choose the lesses of two evils always remember there is still an evil.

Too little liberty brings stagnation, too much brings chaos.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

Byfailing to prepare you are preparing to fail.

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.

The singlemost powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get up andwalk away from the table without a deal.

One of the difficult things to give away is kindness - is usually returned

I have oftenregretted my speech, never my silence.

To like and dislike the same thing, that is, indeed, friendship.