There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

Silencemay be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than tolisten to him?

Don'tbargain for fish which are still in the water.

Constantrepetition carries conviction.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Somepeople reach the top of the ladder only to find it is leaning against thewrong wall.

To ease another's heartache is to forget one's own.

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.

Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

No one is free who does not Lord over himself.