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 fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

War does not determine who is right - only who is left

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

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

What matter is not to add years to your life but to add life to your years.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached.

There is something monstrous in commands couched in invented and unfamiliar language, an alien master is the worst of all. The language of the law must not be foreign to the ears of those who are to obey it.

The major cause of traffic accidents is that men put into their cars as much ego as petrol.