Hold a true friend with both your hands.

The civilisation of one epoch becomes the manure of the next.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons. WE can only record its moods and chronicle their return.

Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

Keep a secret; its you slave. Tell it, and it's your master.

Thefreedom of the city is not negotiable. We cannot negotiate with those whosay, What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

First-rate men employ first-rate men; second-rate men employ third-rate men.

When our hearts are empty, we collect things.

Personal appearance is looking the best you can for the money.

A miserand a liar bargain quickly.