Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

If youare planning on doing business with someone again, don't be too tough in thenegotiations. If you're going to skin a cat, don't keep it as a house cat.

It is a lesson which all history teaches wise men, to puttrust in ideas, and not in circumstances.

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

Knowlege is two-fold, and consists not only an affirmation of what is true, but in the negation of that which is faise

Knowledge leads to unity, ignorance to diversity.

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.

A status symbol is an instrument you clash when you want someone to know you are there.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

When a man meets his mates society begins.

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.