Themore adaptability exists for a given kind of decision, the less risky it isto make plans for the future, and therefore the more likely it is that morepeople will make more plans in such areas.

When the eyes says one thing, and the tounge another, a practised man relise on the language of first.

Youdon't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Anonymous Agood deal is a state of mind.

There is no comparison between that which is last by not succeding and that what is last by not trying.

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

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

You can not do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Useful manual labour, intelligently performed is the means per excellence for developing the intellect.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

The more you seat in peace, the less you bleed in war