you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.

Silenceis argument carried out by other means.

Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead.

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannothurt you.

Onemust talk little and listen much.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

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

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

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

Do not wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not hethat you wrong but yourself.