We arethe prisoners of ideas.

The property of power is to protect.

Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.

Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledgeincreases strength.

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

All mankind is divided into three classes: those who are immovable; those who are movable; and those who move.

Quite often good things have hurtful consequnces. There are instances of men who have been ruined by their money or killed by their courage.

Speakwhen you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

The art of writing is the art of restraint.

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