It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

The art of writing is the art of restraint.

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

Never[enter] into dispute or argument with another. I never yet saw an instance ofone of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many ontheir getting warm, becoming rude and shooting one another.

Accomplishmentof purpose is better than making a profit.

Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

The ability to laugh together is the essence of love.

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

Pain is the outcome of sin.

The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion

No onecan persuade another to change. Each of us guards a gate of change that canonly be opened from the inside. We cannot open the gate of another, either byargument or emotional appeal.