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

I think we may safely trust a good deal more than we do.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshownmarble of great sculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

Power consists in one's capacity to link his will with thepurpose of others, to lead by reason and a gift of cooperation.

Don'twrestle a pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Relationships of trust depend on our willingness to looknot only to our own interests, but also the interests of others.

Bring ideas in and treat them royally,for one of them may be the king.

All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

There isnothing so disagreeable, that a patient mind cannot find some solace for it.

Dealwith the faults of others as gently as with your own.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.