Conflictisn't negative, it just is.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Honesty and Wisdom are such a delightful pastime, at another person's expense !

No matterhow thin you make a pancake, it always has two sides.

Theconventional view serves to protect us from the painful job of thinking.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Myfather said: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Letthe other fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation foralways making all the money, you won't have many deals.

He that can't endure the bad, will not live to see thegood.

Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.