Thedifference between the right word and the almost right word is the differencebetween lightning and a lightning bug.

Remembernot only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.

Silenceis a true friend that never betrays.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.

You can have power over people as long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything, he'sno longer in your power.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

We arejudged by what we finish, not what we start.