The laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

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

Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

Constant repetition carries conviction.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

Goodcommunication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleepafter.

Genius is a long impatience.

Quite often good things have hurtful consequnces. There are instances of men who have been ruined by their money or killed by their courage.

The difficultpart in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather to know it.

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

The more faithfully you listen to the voice withhin you, the batter you will hear what is sounding outside.And only he who listens can speak.