I'vealways felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the numberof conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the sametopic.

Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the goodintentions of those who create it.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

Childhood shows the man, as morning shows the day

A language is like living skin itself.

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Without trust, words become the hollow sound of a woodengong. With trust, words become life itself.

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

Tact is the ability to make a person see the lightning without letting him feel the bolt.

Personal appearance is looking the best you can for the money.

Inbusiness, you don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him