Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

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

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

Suspicion begets suspicion.

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

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

Truthsprings from argument amongst friends.

To believein something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

Thesingle most powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get upand walk away from the table without a deal.