No country without an atom bomb could properly consider itself independet.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

When weblame, we give away our power.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

A goodplan is like a road map: it shows the final destination and usually the bestway to get there.

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.

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Much learning does not teach understanding.

Earnest people are often people who habitually look on the serious side of things that have no serious side

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recepient, at least it benefits the bestower.