He is poor indeed that can promise nothing.

One of the difficult things to give away is kindness - is usually returned

Not work, but the thought that he must work is what makes the lazy man tired.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

Whenyou're at the edge of a cliff, sometimes progress is a step backwards.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.

Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.