The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

Silenceis argument carried out by other means.

DonÆt let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

They know enough who know how to learn.

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.
One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

To be preparedis half the victory.

Becausewe focused on the snake, we missed the scorpion.

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

A Leader is a dealer in hope.

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.