The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

Theonly difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is the way inwhich we use them.

The soul would have no rainbow, if the eyes had no tears.

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

The good neighbour looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human, and therefore, brothers.

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

We arejudged by what we finish, not what we start.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Untrained intelligence is as much of use as a bottle without an opener.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

Decisionis the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothinghappens.... Decision is the courageous facing of issues, knowing that if theyare not faced, problems will remain forever unanswered.

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.