The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

The art of writing is the art of restraint.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

Thedifference between the right word and the almost right word is the differencebetween lightning and a lightning bug.

Wherethe tongue slips, it speaks the truth.

It isthrough cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes willbe derived.

Thedifficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather toknow it.

The great essentials of happiness are: something to do,something to love and something to hope for.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escapea hundred days of sorrow.

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

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.