A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Only the educated are free.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

Contradictionshould awaken Attention, not Passion.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

A foolshows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.