Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.

A book, like a landscape, is a state of consciouness varying with readers.

Talkingcomes by nature, silence by wisdom.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Dealwith the faults of others as gently as with your own.

If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

If speaking is silver, then listening is gold.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Stability is not immobility

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

A book, tight shut, is but a block of paper.