To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

Thepast is malleable and flexible, changing as our recollection interprets andre-explains what has happened.

There'sno need to fear the wind if your haystacks are tied down.

All bravery stands upon comparisons.

Nothingstrengthens the judgment and quickens the conscience like individualresponsibility.

The power to do good is also the power to do harm.

Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.