Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

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

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

An artist is only a very small part of the universe and should receive no more attention than any other thing on earth which provides us with beauty, happiness and plenty

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

We areall inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

Due to circumstances beyond your control, you are master of your fateand captain of your soul.

Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself.

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.

Since God made us to be originals, why stoop to be a copy?

All mankind is divided into three classes: those who are immovable; those who are movable; and those who move.