you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

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

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

Reason is my philosophy, is only a harmony among irrational impulses.

He who is overcautious will accomplish little.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

If you are patient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

A mistake in judgement isn't fatal, but too much anxiety about judgement is.

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

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Fortunatelypsychoanalysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itselfstill remains a very effective therapist.