Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

Past time is only eviil at a distance.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Prejudice is a disease characterised by hardening of categories.

Too late is the medicine prepared, when the disease has strengthened by long delay.

Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

Power comes from sincere service

Adam and Eve had many advantages, but the principal one was tht they escaped teething.

I haveoften regretted my speech, never my silence.

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.