Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

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

The soul would have no rainbow, if the eyes had no tears.

The Universe is not only queerer that we imagine, it is queered than we can imagine.

A round egg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harsh according to how you speak them.

I give myself,sometimes, admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

Wecannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, andrepetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of thesituation.

Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.