Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

He who hurriescannot walk with dignity.

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Well-managed,cooperative conflict contributes to the productivity and innovativeness oforganizations and the competence and well-being of people.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Our errors are steps on the way.

Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.

Whenevertwo good people argue over principles, they are both right.

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

Too little liberty brings stagnation, too much brings chaos.

If you are patient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.