In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

It's not only later than you think- it's sooner than you suspect.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

Peacecan not be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Ourlonging for understandingis Eternal.

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Silenceis a true friend that never betrays.

Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fire actions than in the non-preformance of base ones.

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.