Commitmentin the face of conflict produces character.

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

How should the lamb negotiate with the lion.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Let not thy will roar, when the power can but whisper.

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.

Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

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

Youcan't shake hands with a clenched fist.

When the defects of others are percieved with so much clarity, it is because one possesses with oneself.