Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

Makesure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, andyou can't settle anything until morning anyway.

First-rate men employ first-rate men; second-rate men employ third-rate men.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

A mistake in judgement isn't fatal, but too much anxiety about judgement is.

There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

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.

One of the function of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence.

The aimof argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.