It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Fate chooses our relatives, We choose our friends.

It is less dangerous to treat most men badly than to treat them too well.

If necessityis the mother of invention, conflict is its father.

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

Silence is argument carried out by other means.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.