To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

Constantrepetition carries conviction.

Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.

We often pardon those who bore us, we cannot pardon those whom we bore.

An individual without information can't takeresponsibility. An individual with information can't help but takeresponsibility.

One ofthe lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

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

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

Man show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable.

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.
One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.