Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

A state with defective laws will have defective morals.

Peoplewho are only good with hammers see every problem as a nail.

I haveoften regretted my speech, never my silence.

Thefirst principle of contract negotiation is don'tremind them of what you did in the past; tell them what you're going to do inthe future.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.

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

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

The wise man reads both books and life itself.