In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

Man must not check reason by tradition, but must check tradition by reason.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

The hand of liberty is stronger than arms of power.

Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and theneglected opportunity.

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

The art of life is the avoiding of pain.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

It'sthe repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that beliefbecomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

Mirrors should be able to think before reflecting the images.

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