I'vealways felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the numberof conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the sametopic.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

Every advantage has its tax

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

None but the productive can be strong; and none but the strong can be free.

Nobody everforgets where he buried the hatchet.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

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

Whenour knowing exceeds our sensing, we will no longer be deceived by theillusions of our senses.

Remembernot only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.