Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

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 isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.

Ignoring is not the same thing as being tolerant

A Habit is a shirt made of iron.

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather than competitive goals.

The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.

Love arrives on tiptoe and bangs the door when it leaves.