Loving without dreaming is like going to Venice without riding in a gondola

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

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

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

Fromlittle acorns mighty oaks do grow.

The more faithfully you listen to the voice withhin you, the batter you will hear what is sounding outside.And only he who listens can speak.

A man without a smiling face must not open a shop.

You may be deceived if you trust too much, but you willlive in torment if you don't trust enough.