We arejudged by what we finish, not what we start.

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

The ultimate measured a man is not where he stands in marents of comfort, but whre he stands at times of challenge & contraversy.

Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

Talkback to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

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

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

Centralization as a system is inconsistent with a non-voilent structure of society.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.