Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

Onemust talk little and listen much.

Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things andI'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things.

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

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.

One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

Power doesn't corrupt people, people corrupt power.

Without dialogue there is no communication, without communication there is no true education.

The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.