To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

Whenyou lose, don't lose the lesson.

As longas you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold him down,so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Theability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

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

The deeper the waters are, the more still they run.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

The more faithfully you listen to the voice withhin you, the batter you will hear what is sounding outside.And only he who listens can speak.

Humour is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.