Love is the noblest frailty of the of the mind

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

If necessityis the mother of invention, conflict is its father.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

Whodigs a pit for others will fall in themselves.

The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!

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

Too late is the medicine prepared, when the disease has strengthened by long delay.

Education is the chief defence of a Nation.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.