Keep inmind that the better you understand what you want and why you want it, thebetter your chances will be of acquiring it.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

Speech is of time; silence is of eternity.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Youcan't shake hands with a clenched fist.

Power never takes a back step only in the face of morepower.

Why don'tyou want to do what you know you should do? The reason you don't is thatyou're in conflict with yourself.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

There'sno need to fear the wind if your haystacks are tied down.

When youcannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of action youshould take choose the bolder.

I know youbelieve you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realizethat what you heard isn't what I meant.