If necessityis the mother of invention, conflict is its father.

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

Kindwords do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Civilization has made the peasantry its pack animal.

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

Silenceis argument carried out by other means.

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

The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

Have adialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they alwaysstart out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference... a oneness and integration of the two opposingforces. Then the civil war is finished, and your e

A good listener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.