Little things console us because little things afflict us.

Sometimes the man of action is the fellow who has just got both his feat in hot water.

I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

Love is an act of faith and whoever is of little faith is also of little love.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.

Watching small men at work reconciles to the great.

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.

There is no knowledge that is not power.

Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.

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