Renown and repose do not go together.

Liberty and democracy becomes unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.

Marriagemeans expectations and expectations mean conflict.

Informationis a negotiator's greatest weapon.

Snap judgment has a way of becoming unfastened.

Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, notof words. Trust movement.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

A half-truth won for ourselves is worth more than a whole truth learned from others.