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.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

I think we may safely trust a good deal more than we do.

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell peopleyou are, you aren't.

Use softwords and hard arguments.

Enthusiasm sees only the down payment.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Misfortuneis not that which can be avoided, but that which cannot.

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take therest as it happens.