Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.

This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges

Nothing destroys authority more than the unequal and untimelyinterchange of power stretched too far and relaxed too much.

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

Manners make the fortune of the ambitious youth.

As contagion of sickness makes sickness, contagion oftrust can make trust.

Everyone speaks well of his heart, but no one dares to say it of his dead.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

If wemanage conflict constructively, we harness its energy for creativity and development.

Let us nevernegotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.