Instinct is the nose of the mind.

The summit of happiness is reached when a person is ready to be what he is.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

It'swhen you're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

Too little liberty brings stagnation, too much brings chaos.

Out ofthe fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Whateverfailures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies Ihave witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of actionwithout thought.

Religion is behaviour and not mere belief.