I think we may safely trust a good deal more than we do.

The good rain like a bad preacher, does not know when to leave off.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

Life is like a mirror. smile at it, and it is charming; frown at it, and it becomes sinister.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Manners make the fortune of the ambitious youth.

Beon a horse when you go in search of a better one.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather than competitive goals.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.