Thedifference between the right word and the almost right word is the differencebetween lightning and a lightning bug.

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

Trust resides squarely between faith and doubt.

Arbitrary power is like most other things which are veryhard, very liable to be broken.

Prejudice is a disease characterised by hardening of categories.

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

The mostdramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between men butbetween a man and himself where the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

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