There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.

Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.

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

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

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