Life imitates art far more that art imitates life.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

When the defects of others are percieved with so much clarity, it is because one possesses with oneself.

Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.

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

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Theability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him