I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

When u were born, u were crying and everyone round u was smiling.. Live ur life so that when u die, u're the one who is smiling and everyone round u is crying..

Laughter is shortest distance between two people.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.

Treat peopleas if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what theyare capable of being.

I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.

Thereare two dilemmas that rattle the human skull: How do you hang on to someone whowon't stay? And how do you get rid of someone who won't go?

We willbe known by the tracks we leave behind.