Little things console us because little things afflict us.

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.

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

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

If speakingis silver, then listening is gold.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Discord gives a relish to concord.

Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid

Manyspeak much who cannot speak well.

Comedy is an escape, not from the truth but from despair; a narrow escape into faith.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Beware,as long as you live, of judging people of appearances.