The real purpose of books is to trap the mind into doing its own thinking

The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.

If anenemy is annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Almost all of our relationships begin and most of them continue as forms of mutual exploitation, a mental or physical barter, to be terminated when one or both parties run out of goods.

The wicked are not always clever, nor are dictators always right.

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.
One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.