Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

If you arepatient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

Nine times out of ten, we are disappointed in life because we don't ask enough of it.

Old wood best of burn, old friend to trust and old authors to read.

Old men are dangerous; it does not matter to them what is going to happen to the world.

Our faults irritate us most when we see them in others.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

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.

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.