Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

People who invite trouble always complain when it occurs.

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble.

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.

The art of showmanship is to give the public what is wants just before it knows what it wants.

Ittakes nine months to have a baby, no matter how many people you put on thejob.