Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

There isnothing so disagreeable, that a patient mind cannot find some solace for it.

One person with a belief is a social power equal to nintynine who have only interest.

Everyoneis kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

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

Neversay more than is necessary.

Thedifficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather toknow it.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.

If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous