Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

Chances happens to all, but to turn chance to reality is the gift of the few.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

To err is human; to forgive is divine pathway

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

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

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

Wheneveryou're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make thedifference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factoris attitude.

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.