There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

Themore adaptability exists for a given kind of decision, the less risky it isto make plans for the future, and therefore the more likely it is that morepeople will make more plans in such areas.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather than competitive goals.

He whohurries cannot walk with dignity.

Allthings are ready, if our minds be so.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Only hethat has traveled the road knows where the holes are deep.

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetitionimpresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.

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