A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.

All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

In Prayer it is better to have a Heart without Words than words without a Heart.

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

A fool can tell the truth, but it requires a man of sense to know how to tell a lie.

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

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

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

In thebusiness world, everyone is always working at legitimate cross purposes,governed by self interest.