Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

We do not err because the truth is difficult to see. We err because this is more comfortable

Religion is behaviour and not mere belief.

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

A manshould never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying,in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

The ability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

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