Philosophy may describe unreason, as it may describe force; it cannot hope to refute them.

The split in you is clear. There is a part of you that knows what it shoulddo, and a part that does what it feels like doing.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

It is atrick among the dishonest to offer sacrifices that are not needed,or not possible, to avoid making those that are required.

He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

Ifanyone is not willing to accept your point of view, try to see his point of view.

He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.

Oppositesattract and then can't stand each other.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

You made your bed, now lie in it.

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.