Ignorance is a form of environmental pollution.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.

I know youbelieve you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realizethat what you heard isn't what I meant.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

Much learning does not teach understanding.

If necessityis the mother of invention, conflict is its father.

Nevercut what you can untie.

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

If power is for sale, sell your mother to buy it. You canalways buy her back again.

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