Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

Humour is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

Eyes are more accurate witness than ears

A man without imagination is like a bird without wings.

Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.