By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

The wise man learns more from his enemies than the fool does from his friends.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

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.

Humour is a hole that lets the sawdust out of a stuffed shirt.

There is no comparison between that which is last by not succeding and that what is last by not trying.

The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.

Youdon't have to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth.Success has made failures of many men.

Thecompromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

He whoangers you, conquers you.

Themost prepared are the most dedicated.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,