The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

Expreince never helps us avoid doing something foolish; it merely prevents us from enjoying it.

We own almostall our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

Trust is difficult to define, but we know when it's presentand when it's not.

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

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.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

You could forgive an enemy. It is harder to forgive yourself.

Allthings at first appear difficult.