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tuft
stoic
Passionate children have strong emotions that insist on finding expression. They laugh loudly. They cry even more loudly.
intrigue
lisp
Wisdom lies in moderation, in balance.
‘I am not suggesting that lying is good. But sometimes, just like a tiny dose of a poison can prove medicinal, a small lie may actually help.
contemplation.
chagrined
Remember, it’s more important to be right than to be first.’
‘Even honourable men sometimes prove to be terrible leaders. Conversely, men of questionable character can occasionally be exactly what a nation requires.’
greatness and goodness is a potential in a majority of humans, not a reality.’
‘But if the law is obeyed diligently, come what may, then over a period of time a better society has to emerge.’
‘A relationship is not just for fun, it is also about trust and the knowledge that you can depend on your partner. Relationships based on passion and excitement do not last.’
if the government interferes to such an extent that the weak thrive and the strong are oppressed, society itself will collapse over time. A society should not forget that it thrives on the ideas and performance of the talented among its citizens. If you compromise the prospects of the strong, and lean too much towards the interests of the weak, then your society itself goes into decline.’
apogee
the feminine way of life — of freedom, passion and beauty.
The masculine way of life is defined by truth, duty and honour.
contemplation.
silhouette
Giving a sharp sword to a child is not an act of generosity, but irresponsibility.
rigid intolerance creates mortal enemies with whom negotiation is impossible.
upbraided
inscrutable.
asphyxiate
camaraderie
To the proud, the pretence of noble compliance is better than admittance of failure.
the strange thing about anger is that it is like fire; the more you feed it, the more it grows. It takes a lot of wisdom to know when to let anger go.
