Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

The great essentials of happiness are: something to do,something to love and something to hope for.

Most of our so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believingas we already do.

We knowwhat happens to people who stay in the middle of the road. They get run over.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

Prayer changes things by changing people.

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

A bad workman never gets a good tool.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Originality is the art of Concealing your Source.

To be preparedis half the victory.