There may be said to be two classes of people in the world: those who constantly divide the people of the world into two classes and those who do not.

Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Oppositesattract and then can't stand each other.

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

It seemedrather incongruous that in a society of super sophisticated communication, weoften suffer from a shortage of listeners.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

In God we trust; all others pay cash.

No country without an atom bomb could properly consider itself independet.

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.