No strength within, no respect without.

Habit: the shackles of the free

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

Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Thetime to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Theloftier the building the deeper the foundation must be.

Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached.

Better ask ten times than go astray once.

If you wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.