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

Themost important of life's battles is the one we fight daily in the silentchambers of the soul.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

How should the lamb negotiate with the lion.

There is something monstrous in commands couched in invented and unfamiliar language, an alien master is the worst of all. The language of the law must not be foreign to the ears of those who are to obey it.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

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

Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did andit never will.