It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.

It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's moretrue that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted byother things than power.

People who invite trouble always complain when it occurs.

Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.

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

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

The majority of mankind always has been and always will be composed of imbeciles.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Tobelieve in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.