A gem is not

A gem is not
A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.
  

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The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.
Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.
Evil alone has oil for every wheel
Onemust talk little and listen much.
Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.
Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.
Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.
Without dialogue there is no communication, without communication there is no true education.
No country without an atom bomb could properly consider itself independet.
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
Out ofthe fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.
A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledgeincreases strength.