No onecan persuade another to change. Each of us guards a gate of change that canonly be opened from the inside. We cannot open the gate of another, either byargument or emotional appeal.

It is not the whip that makes man, but the lure of things that are worthy to be loved.

Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.

A manshould never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying,in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

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

I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

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

The power to do good is also the power to do harm.

You'rein a much better position to talk with people when they approach you thanwhen you approach them.