The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

Don't throwout the baby with the bath water.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

Youcan't shake hands with a clenched fist.

The lion and the calf shall lie down together, but the calf won't get much sleep.

Patriots always talk of dying for their country, and never of killing for their country

We own almostall our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.