Considerhow hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chanceyou have in trying to change others.

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

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

No nation is so poor that it cannot afford to gie free speech

The compromisewill always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man.

Whenpeople say women can’t be trusted because they cycle every month, myresponse is that men cycle every day, so they should only be allowed tonegotiate peace treaties in the evening.

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.

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

Every age thinks its battle the most important of all.