Never answer a letter while you are angry.

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

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

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

We knowwhat happens to people who stay in the middle of the road. They get run over.

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

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Snap judgment has a way of becoming unfastened.

The strongest is never strong enough to be always, the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

The amount of effort put into a campaign by a worker expands in proportion to the personal benefits that he will derive from his party's victory.