Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather than competitive goals.

A school should be the most beautiful place in every town- so beautiful tht the punishment for undutiful children should be that they be debarred from going to school the following day.

Wordsare, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

The good rain like a bad preacher, does not know when to leave off.

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

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

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

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.