Whenangry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry a hundred.

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Better ask ten times than go astray once.

Every age thinks its battle the most important of all.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

Ability is poor men's wealth

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

Knowledge is of two kinds, we know a subject ourselves or we know where we can get information upon it.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

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.