Almost all of our relationships begin and most of them continue as forms of mutual exploitation, a mental or physical barter, to be terminated when one or both parties run out of goods.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledgeincreases strength.

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

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

Wordsare, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

You only have power over people so long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's nolonger in your power he's free again.

I willprepare and some day my chance will come.

All excellent things are as difficult as they are rare

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

Habit: the shackles of the free