Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

If youare planning on doing business with someone again, don't be too tough in thenegotiations. If you're going to skin a cat, don't keep it as a house cat.

Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

What matter is not to add years to your life but to add life to your years.

Arbitrary power is like most other things which are veryhard, very liable to be broken.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.