The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid

Almost all four faults are more pardonable than the methods we think up to hide them

Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

... That may appear as the truth to one personwill often appear as untruth to another person. But that need not worry theseeker. Where there is honest effort, it will be realized that what appearedto be different truths are like the countless and apparen

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

A newbroom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.

Every advantage has its tax

Few men of action have been able to make a graceful exit at the appropriate time.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

There is sweet joy that comes to us that comes to us after sorrow.