The louder the talked of his honour, the faster we counted our spoons.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

Sacrificers are not the ones to pity. The ones to pity are those they sacrifice.

No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

I don't like that man. I'm going to have to get to knowhim better.

Never answer a letter while you are angry.

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait untilthe deadline looms large.

Laughteris the shortest distance between two people.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.