Most ofour so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believingas we already do.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

What matter is not to add years to your life but to add life to your years.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Nothing destroys authority more than the unequal and untimelyinterchange of power stretched too far and relaxed too much.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

We have no more right to consume happiness without producing it than to consume wealth without producing it

You're ina much better position to talk with people when they approach you than whenyou approach them.

Commitmentin the face of conflict produces character.

Unless aman has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather than competitive goals.