Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

The warexisting between the senses and reason.

Peoplewho are only good with hammers see every problem as a nail.

Thereis no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate whata thing is worth to 'you.'

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.

There are three ways of bearing ills of life: by indifference, by philosophy, and by religion.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

To know how to free oneself is nothing: the arduous thing is to know what to do with one's freedom.

Due to circumstances beyond your control, you are master of your fateand captain of your soul.

Thedeepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.