Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

You canoutdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

Peaceis not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives forresponding to conflict alternatives to passive or aggressive responses,alternatives to violence.

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

Assumptionof cooperative goals leads to viewing the conflict as a common problem to besolved for mutual benefit.

Labour with what zeal we will. Something still remains undone.

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

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

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

You made your bed, now lie in it.