Earnest people are often people who habitually look on the serious side of things that have no serious side

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

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Thebasic building block of good communications is the feeling that every humanbeing is unique and of value.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

Outside noisy, inside empty.

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.