Conflictis the gadfly of thought. It stirs us to observation and memory. Itinstigates to invention. It shocks us out of sheeplikepassivity, and sets us at noting and contriving.

Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

I am atpeace with God. My conflict is with man.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Fanaticism is the false fire of an overheated mind.

Buying ischeaper than asking.

Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they getinto a position of power, corrupt power.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.