Am Inot destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

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

If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't leads anywhere.

To exaggrerate is to weaken.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

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 creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.