Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Nature gave women too much power; the law gives them too little.

A goodlistener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

To like and dislike the same thing, that is, indeed, friendship.

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

It is long and hard and painful to create life; it is short and easy to steal the life others have made.

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

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Distancedoesn't matter. It is only the first step that is difficult.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.