The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

People say law but they mean wealth.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

Compromise,n. Such an adjustment of conflicting interests as gives each adversary thesatisfaction of thinking he has got what he ought not to have, and isdeprived of nothing except what was justly his due.

Now-a-days women don't hire domestic help-they marry it.

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

Amarriage without conflicts is almost as inconceivable as a nation without crises.

Drown not thyself to save a drowning man