Onemust talk little and listen much.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Nothingso completely baffles one who is full of trick and duplicity himself, thanstraightforward and simple integrity in another.

True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.

COURAGE IS THE FLEEING FORWARD.

Philosophy may describe unreason, as it may describe force; it cannot hope to refute them.

Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.

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.

Frustration is commonly the difference between what you would like to be and what you are willing to become what you would like to be.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

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