Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

Childhood shows the man, as morning shows the day

Peaceis not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives forresponding to conflict alternatives to passive or aggressive responses,alternatives to violence.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

There is no comparison between that which is last by not succeding and that what is last by not trying.

Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and theneglected opportunity.

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.

Man's life would be wretched and confined if it were to missthe candid intimacy developed by mutual trust and esteem.

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.

Well done is better than well said.

Enthusiasm sees only the down payment.

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.