If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Reason is my philosophy, is only a harmony among irrational impulses.

A faithful friend is medicine of Life.

Living is the art of getting used to what we did'nt expect.

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

Power gravitates to the man who knows how.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry ahundred.

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

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

Youcan't shake hands with a clenched fist.