Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

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

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

There is much more learning than knowing in the world.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Beware,as long as you live, of judging people of appearances.

A fly beforehis own eye is bigger than an elephant in the next field.

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

Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and a blind can read.