Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

A school should be the most beautiful place in every town- so beautiful tht the punishment for undutiful children should be that they be debarred from going to school the following day.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

Ho puri dil ki har khwaish teri, Ho khushiyon bhara jahaan tera, Agar tu maange aasmaan ka ek taara, To khuda de-de tumko aasmaan saara.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Thegreatest glory in living lies not in never falling,but in rising every time we fall.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.