It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Theability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

You must remember that all work is simply to bring out the power of the mind which is already there to wake up the soul.

Donot wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not he that you wrong but yourself.

A book, tight shut, is but a block of paper.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

You can't change people, but you can channel them your way.

Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

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.