A goodlistener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.

To effectivelycommunicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceivethe world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication withothers.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

He whocannot cut the bread evenly cannot get on well with people.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

Nothing so wonderfully concentrates the mind as theprospect of a hanging.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

Religion is behaviour and not mere belief.

Becausewe focused on the snake, we missed the scorpion.

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.