The present is never a happy state to any being

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

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

Happiness is the art of making a bouquet of those flowers within reach.

Hear me,my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.

When you choose the lesses of two evils always remember there is still an evil.

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges

It iswith our brothers and sisters that we learn to love, share, negotiate, startand end fights, hurt others, and save face. The basis of healthy (orunhealthy) connections in adulthood is cast during childhood.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

The power to do good is also the power to do harm.