Man's life would be wretched and confined if it were to missthe candid intimacy developed by mutual trust and esteem.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

A manshould never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying,in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

The difficultpart in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather to know it.

It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.

If youcan make a man laugh, you can make him think and make him like and believeyou.

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

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

The man who opts for revenge should dig two graves.