Nothing lays itself open to the change of exaggeration more than the language of naked truth.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

Talkingcomes by nature, silence by wisdom.

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

It'sgood to shut up sometimes.

Happinessis the only sanction of life; where happiness fails, existence remains a madand lamentable experiment.

Considerhow hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chanceyou have in trying to change others.

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.