Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

Ifyou are leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

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

Nostrength within, no respect without.

Tofight fear, act. To increase fear wait, put off, postpone.

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not tomake a mess of life.

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

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.