This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges

A merefriend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

Unlessa man has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Sacrificers are not the ones to pity. The ones to pity are those they sacrifice.

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.

Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead.

Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.

He understands badly who listens badly.

The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion

A mistake in judgement isn't fatal, but too much anxiety about judgement is.