The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

The civilisation of one epoch becomes the manure of the next.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

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

Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

If absolute power corrupts absolutely, does absolutepowerlessness make you pure?

The cliche that education never ends virtually ensures that it does'nt begin.

Ability is poor men's wealth

Don'tconsider your reputation and you may do anything you like.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou