When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannothurt you.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier tobe sometimes cheated than not to trust.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

A language is like living skin itself.

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

We do not err because the truth is difficult to see. We err because this is more comfortable

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

Don'tconsider your reputation and you may do anything you like.

A good listener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.