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

Few things are harder to pus up with than the annoyance of a good example.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

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

Nevercut what you can untie.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

Inbusiness, you don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

The numberone goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintain theirself-esteem.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.