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

A merefriend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.

Dig a well before you are thirsty.

Thefire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

The present is never a happy state to any being

Theability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay, falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

All is riddle, and the key to a riddle is another riddle.

Nothing destroys authority more than the unequal and untimelyinterchange of power stretched too far and relaxed too much.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.