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

There isnothing so disagreeable, that a patient mind cannot find some solace for it.

Thehardest step is over the threshold.

A happy home is one in which each spouse grants the possiblility that the other may be right, though neither believes it.

I know youbelieve you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realizethat what you heard isn't what I meant.

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.

The first duty of love is to listen.

A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

Mistakes are to Life what shadows are to Light.

A fly beforehis own eye is bigger than an elephant in the next field.

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.