Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

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

A person who talks about his Inferiors han't any.

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.

Night is the blotting paper of many sorrows.

Onlyfree men can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedomand mine cannot be separated.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

An artist is only a very small part of the universe and should receive no more attention than any other thing on earth which provides us with beauty, happiness and plenty

Speakwhen you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,