Happinessis the only sanction of life; where happiness fails, existence remains a madand lamentable experiment.

To be preparedis half the victory.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.

Let not thy will roar, when thy power can but whisper.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience

Thecompromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

Conflictbuilds character. Crisis defines it.